Ameet Chana



Ameet Chana (born 12 September 1975 in Epsom, Surrey, England) is a British-Indian actor and producer. His most notable roles include playing Tony in the film Bend It Like Beckham (2002), and playing Adi Ferreira in EastEnders (2003–2005).

Personal life
Chana was born 12 September 1975 in Epsom, Surrey, to 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 (2002), and playing Adi Ferreira in EastEnders (2003–2005). In May 2006, he took over presenting the Breakdown Show (Bhangra Music) on BBC Asian Network (a National Radio Station).

Filmography

 * IRah ... Rafi (2024)
 * Unhallowed Ground ... Jazz (2015)
 * Corner Shop Show ... Samad (2014)
 * Jab Tak Hai Jaan ... Amit (2012)
 * Casualty ... Police guard (2010)
 * YAA - Nachna (Music video) ... Guest dancer (2007)
 * Cash and Curry (2007)
 * Run, Fat Boy, Run (2007)
 * Jhoom Barabar Jhoom ... Shahriyar (2007)
 * It Could Be You (2005)
 * EastEnders ... Adi Ferreira (2003–2005)
 * Midnight Feast ... Shahab (2003)
 * Bend It Like Beckham ... Tony (2002)
 * Goodbye, Mr Steadman ... Police Officer (2001)
 * The League Of Gentlemen ... Shack (1999)
 * Wild West ... Gurdeep (1992)