Tanay Hemant Chheda is a prominent Indian child actor, renowned for his captivating performances in a variety of critically acclaimed films. His impressive repertoire includes the critically acclaimed films Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) in 2007 and Slumdog Millionaire in 2008, with the latter earning him the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Chheda's acting career began with a notable appearance in the movie Don in 2006, where he played the role of Deepu, the son of Jasjit, played by Arjun Rampal. His subsequent roles in Taare Zameen Par and Slumdog Millionaire showcased his exceptional acting skills and versatility.
In Taare Zameen Par, Chheda portrayed the role of a handicapped child who played a supportive and helpful friend to the protagonist Ishaan, played by Darsheel Safary. His performance in Slumdog Millionaire, where he played the role of Jamal Malik in adolescence, earned him the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and a nomination for Best Ensemble at the Black Reel Awards of 2008.
Chheda has also appeared in other notable films, including My Name Is Khan, where he portrayed the young Rizwan Khan, an autistic child. His performance in this film earned him a nomination for the best child actor in the Star Screen Awards.
Most recently, Chheda was seen in the German film Hexe Lilli- Journey to Mandolan, which was released on 13 February 2011. Throughout his career, Chheda has consistently demonstrated his exceptional acting talent and has established himself as a prominent child actor in the Indian film industry.
