| Intro | Indian actor |
| Is | Actor |
| From | India |
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
| Gender | male |
Akshat Chopra (Hindi: अक्षत चोपड़ा) is an Indian film actor, model, and dancer, who was one of 36 children awarded the National Child Award in 2007 for exceptional achievement in their fields.
Career
Chopra made his acting debut as a child artist in the 2005 BBC documentary film One Night in Bhopal. He then played a role of Vashisht Walia in 2008 film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, and also dubbed the voice of Saleem in Slumdog Millionaire.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Salim (Dubbing) | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | Vashisht | Hindi | |
| 2005 | One Night in Bhopal (BBC) | As Akshit | English |
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)
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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. He is an ambassador of non-governmental organization Swashrit Society, 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 | ||
| 2007 | National Child Award | Performing Arts | Govterment of India | |
| 2009 | Meri Dilli Award |