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Aditya Lakhia

movie Actor cake 21 September 1967 (Thursday) (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)
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Height

in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet & inches- 5’ 5”

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Age

54

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 21 September 1967 (Thursday)
Birthplace: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Hyderabad

Education

Schools: Mayo College, Ajmer

Lifestyle

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Aditya Lakhia

  • Aditya Lakhia is an Indian actor, who is popular for playing the role of ‘Kachra’ in the Bollywood movie ‘Lagaan.’

    Aditya Lakhia as
    Aditya Lakhia as ‘Kachra’
  • He has been interested in acting since childhood. When he was in school, he used to take part in cultural dramas and plays. He always wanted to entertain people.
  • Apart from Lagaan, he also appeared in the Bollywood film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) alongside Aamir Khan.

    Aditya in the movie
    Aditya in the movie ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’
  • He is also known for his appearance in many more popular films including Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993), Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003), and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007).

    Aditya in the movie
    Aditya in the movie ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’
  • He was also featured as Nanku in the television show Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo (2009).

    Aditya in the show
    Aditya in the show ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’
  • In an interview, Aditya revealed that he used to stay in a hut during the shooting of the movie ‘Lagaan’ to ensure the authentic look of the village in the film.
  • According to Aditya, he used to be addressed as Kachra when he went out on the streets. Sometimes, he looked around when he heard this word. [1]The Indian Express
  • In an interview, he shared about the rough phase in 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 to go to Ahmedabad after this news. During that time his father was also very ill. It was quite a challenging face for the actor. But the actor said difficulties are the part and parcel of life and he had overcome that phase.”

  • His mother is a director, so, many popular stars like Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Ketan Mehta, used to visit his house.
  • Aditya believes that his character in the movie Lagaan was very important. In an interview, he talked about his character and said,

    Though every character was equally brilliant, but my character stood out because of the issue of untouchability, a man with a polio-affected hand. Then I take the hattrick. I also give Aamir the last batting stance in winning. Though I had three major scenes, there were a lot of highs in my character. My batting and bowling stance and my hand position were designed. But the acting bit in my first scene wasn’t. There, I performed. I was so into the character.”

  • In 2020, Aditya was featured in the Gujarati film ‘Khape.’

    Poster of the movie
    Poster of the movie ‘Khape’
  • He is an avid dog lover and also posts pictures with them on Instagram.

    Aditya with a dog
    Aditya with a dog

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