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Aditya Lakhia is an Indian character actor. He did his schooling from Mayo College, Ajmer and graduation from St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad. He began his acting career in 1988 playing small roles and worked as an assistant director in Akele Hum Akele Tum.
Aditya Lakhia is an Indian actor who played Kachra in Lagaan and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. Learn about his age, height, family, career, awards, and lesser known facts.
- 'Kachra' in the movie 'Lagaan' (2001)
- in kilograms-70 kgin pounds-154 lbs
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Aditya Lakhia was born on Thursday, 21 September 1967 (age 54 years; as of 2021) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He did his schooling at Mayo College, Ajmer and for his graduation, he went to St Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad.
Height (approx.):5′ 5″ Weight (approx.):70 kg Hair Colour: Black Eye Colour: Black Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40 Inches, Waist: 30 Inches, Biceps: 13 Inches
Parents & Siblings
Aditya`s father`s name is Snehal Lakhia, who is an actor. His mother`s name is Meera Lakhia, who is a director, and he had one brother named Ashish Lakhia, who was a famous filmmaker. His brother died due to multiple organ failure.
Film
Aditya made his acting debut in 1988 as ‘Om’ in the movie ‘Om Dar-B-Dar.’ He became famous for the role of ‘Kachra’ in the movie ‘Lagaan.’ Later, he became popular for appearing in the movie Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993), Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003), and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007). In 1992, he appeared in the film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar alongside Aamir Khan. In 2020, he featured in the Gujarati film ‘Khape.’
Television
Aditya appeared as ‘Mansaram’ in the television show ‘Chotti Bahu’ in 2008. In 2009, he featured as Nanku in the television show Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo.
In 2009, he won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the show ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo.’
Aditya follows a non-vegetarian diet.Aditya tagged in a post that reveals his eating habitsAditya was interested in acting since he was a child. He always looked forward to entertain people, so, he used to take part in cultural dramas and plays.In an interview, Aditya said that while they were shooting for the film ‘Lagaan,’ he had to stay in a hut outside the village to ensure the authentic look of the village in the film.In another interview, he said that people call him with the name Kachra while he is on streets. Sometime, he also responds to them. The Indian ExpressIn an interview, when he was asked about the rough phase of his life, he said, It has to be the duration between the year 2013 to 2016, it was during this time when he lost his brother and he had t...In one of his interviews, he said that many actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Ketan Mehta, used to visit his house as his mo0ther was a director.Aditya Lakhia is an Indian actor who played 'Kachra' in 'Lagaan' and 'Shootout at Lokhandwala'. Learn about his wiki, height, age, girlfriend, family, awards, car, facts and more on WikiBio.
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Aditya Lakhia is an Indian actor, director and producer who has worked on films such as Lagaan, Shootout at Lokhandwala and Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo. He is also known for TV shows like Nanku and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.
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Jun 13, 2021 · Actor Aditya Lakhia, who played the role of Kachra in Lagaan, revisits the film on its 20 years, and how he had to live in a hut on the sets of the Ashutosh Gowariker-Aamir Khan film.
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Jun 26, 2021 · Meet Aditya Lakhia the man who’s been in the industry for 35 years, worked in more than 40 films, but his claim to fame remains only one character and that is Kachra. Indiatimes got candid with Aditya Lakhia, spoke to him on his character Kachra becoming cult and his life before and after playing Kachra.
Aditya Lakhia talks about his journey from Mayo College to Mumbai, his roles in Hindi and Gujarati films, and his love for acting. He shares his memories of playing Kachra in Lagaan, the iconic film that celebrates its 15th anniversary today.
