Ameet Chana


Ameet Chana is a British-Indian actor and producer. His most notable roles include playing Tony in the film Bend It Like Beckham, and Adi Ferreira in EastEnders.

Personal life

Chana was born 12 September 1975 in Epsom, Surrey, to Indo-British parents, his mother a Hindu Punjabi, and his father a Sikh Punjabi. He is married to barrister/actress Shikha Varma of 5 King's Bench Walk Chambers.

Career

His most notable roles include playing Tony in the film Bend It Like Beckham, and Adi Ferreira in EastEnders.
In May 2006, he took over presenting the Breakdown Show on BBC Asian Network.

Filmography

  • The Regime... Shahab - Episode 4: Midnight Feast,
  • IRah... Rafi
  • Unhallowed Ground... Jazz
  • Corner Shop Show... Samad
  • Jab Tak Hai Jaan... Amit
  • Casualty... Police guard
  • YAA - Nachna ... Guest dancer
  • Cash and Curry
  • Run, Fat Boy, Run
  • Jhoom Barabar Jhoom... Shahriyar
  • It Could Be You
  • EastEnders... Adi Ferreira
  • Bend It Like Beckham... Tony
  • Goodbye, Mr Steadman... Police Officer
  • The League Of Gentlemen... Shack
  • Wild West... Gurdeep