Akshat Chopra
| Akshat Chopra | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Film actor, Model and Dancer |
Akshat Chopra (Hindi: अक्षत चोपड़ा) is an Indian film actor, model, and dancer,[1] who was one of 36 children awarded the National Child Award in 2007 for exceptional achievement in their fields.[2][3][4]
Career
Chopra made his acting debut as a child artist in the 2005 BBC documentary film One Night in Bhopal.[5] He then played a role of Vashisht Walia in 2008 film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic,[6] and also dubbed the voice of Saleem in Slumdog Millionaire.[7][8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Salim (Dubbing) | Hindi | [7] |
| 2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | Vashisht | Hindi | |
| 2005 | One Night in Bhopal (BBC) | As Akshit | English | [5] |
Short films
- Journey to Hope
- Bharosa
- Badte Kadam
- Jivancharya mein Sudhar layein
Television
- Galli Galli Sim Sim
- Jasoos Vijay (Doordarshan)
- Atmajaa
- Jang Lagi Talwar
- Dishayein
- Khel Khel mein Badlo Duniya
- Abhivyakti
- Yein Hawayein
- Kaka Nikki Time
- Rin Mera Star (Dance reality show)[9]
Awards and honours
Chopra was awarded the Kala Ratan and Bal Pratibha Samaan. He has also been honoured as a guest at the function held at Tihar Jail, and as chief guest at Zee TV's Suncity World School. Chopra also appeared in a show, Little Prince and Princess, organised by Diyadeep NGO and made a special guest appearance at Beti Bhi Apni hai walkathon on World Population Day, organised by Smile Foundation.[10] He is an ambassador of non-governmental organization Swashrit Society,[11] and has also been a part of Sahara India Pariwar's Ek Vote Kare Chot campaign.
| Year | Award | Category | By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Original Mind award | Performing arts | [12][13] | |
| 2007 | National Child Award | Performing Arts | Govterment of India | [2] |
| 2009 | Meri Dilli Award | [14] | ||
References
- ↑ "Hindustan Times e-Paper". hindustantimes.com.
- 1 2 "Press Information Bureau". pib.nic.in.
- ↑ "Rare feat - Times of India". indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "I compete with myself: Akshat Chopra". headlinesindia.mapsofindia.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016.
- 1 2 http://voyager.uvm.edu/bibs/bid1541525.html
- ↑ "Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". indiatimes.com.
- 1 2 "More on voice artists". hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016.
- ↑ "Not quite child's play". 7 July 2007 – via The Hindu.
- ↑ "STAR PLUS' popular show 'Rin Mera Star SUPERSTAR' has been receiving huge". radiosargam.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016.
- ↑ "Gulf For Good - Smile Foundation - Non-profit India - Non-profit London". smilefoundationindia.org.
- ↑ "Swashrit Society - Non Governmental Organization (NGO)". swashritsociety.com.
- ↑ Reporter, By Our Staff (22 September 2002). "Award and applause for innovative children". p. 04 – via The Hindu (old).
- ↑ "Comfortable before the camera". 1 July 2008 – via The Hindu.
- ↑ "Recipients of Meri Dilli Awards". meridilliawards.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016.