| 1. Chhaya Kadam is an acclaimed Indian actor known for her work in Marathi and Hindi films. |
| 2. She hails from Kalina, Mumbai and comes from a middle-class background. |
| 3. Chhaya is a devout follower of Lord Ganesha. |
| 4. Her father held a trustee position at the Shirdi temple, and her family were followers of Shirdi Sai Baba. |
| 5. Chhaya has had a passion for sports, particularly kabaddi, since childhood, even competing at the national level during college. |
| 6. She began her acting journey in theatrical productions during her school days and later debuted with the Marathi play 'Zulva' in 2007. |
| 7. Chhaya has appeared in several Marathi-language short films, including 'Vitthal' (2009) and 'Dagadanchya Desha' (2010). |
| 8. Her film career kicked off with the unreleased movie 'Baimanush' in 2010, following which she starred in 'Baboo Band Baaja' (2012) and 'Aayna Ka Bayna' (2012). |
| 9. Chhaya's notable performances in Marathi films like 'Sairat' (2016), 'Nude' (2018), and 'Redu' (2018) have garnered widespread acclaim. |
| 10. She has also ventured into Hindi cinema, featuring in movies like 'Andhadhun' (2018), 'Antim: The Final Truth' (2021), 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' (2022), 'Jhund' (2022), and 'Safed' (2023). |
| 11. In 2022, on her birthday, Chhaya expressed her intent to donate her organs posthumously. |
| 12. Her breakthrough role came in Fandry (2013) directed by Nagraj Manjule, where her performance as Nani was critically acclaimed. |
| 13. She has worked in additional Marathi films including Halal (2017), Aatpadi Nights (2019), Kesari (2020), Nay Varanbhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha (2022), and Sarla Ek Koti (2023). |
