Entertainment
Chhaya Kadam's stellar performance in Laapataa Ladies has gotten her global fame. It is India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.
She wanted to be a professional kabaddi player. Chhaya never planned to become an actress; instead, she thought about starting a gym or getting into the police.
In 2001, her father and brother passed away. To escape from that, she picked up acting workshops from a newspaper advertisement.
Kadam has gained popularity for her portrayal of the fiercely independent tea shop owner Manju Mai in Laapataa Ladies.
In an interview with Better India, Chhaya revealed that she started her acting with Rs 250/day. However, now the All We Imagine as Light actress is a global star.