Akshat Chopra | |
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Occupation(s) | Film actor, Model and Dancer |
Akshat Chopra 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] Presently, he is an elected member of the executive committee of the Public Relations Society of India, Delhi.[5][6][7]
Akshat Chopra, made his acting debut as a child artist in the 2005 BBC documentary film One Night in Bhopal.[8] He then played a role of Vashisht Walia in 2008 film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic,[9] and also dubbed the voice of Saleem in Slumdog Millionaire.[10][11]
Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
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2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Salim (Dubbing) | Hindi | [10] |
2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | Vashisht | Hindi | |
2005 | One Night in Bhopal (BBC) | As Akshit | English | [8] |
Chopra was awarded the Kala Ratan and Bal Pratibha Samaan.[citation needed] 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.[13][better source needed] He is an ambassador of non-governmental organization Swashrit Society,[14][better source needed] and has also been a part of Sahara India Pariwar's Ek Vote Kare Chot campaign.[citation needed]
Year | Award | Category | By | Notes |
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2002 | Original Mind award | Performing arts | [15][16] | |
2007 | National Child Award | Performing Arts | Government of India | [2] |
2009 | Meri Dilli Award | [17] |