Honey Chhaya

Honey Chhaya (1930 – 28 February 2016) was an Indian writer, actor and director. He directed and acted in both Hindi and Gujarati films and plays.

Life

Honey Chhaya was born in 1930. He started his acting career in 1944. Initially, he acted in street plays spreading the message of the Indian independence movement. Later, he started producing plays for the Indian People's Theatre Association. He had a long career association with Salim Khan, whom he assisted in film writing. He was also a business secretary of Salman Khan and served a critical role in building his career.[1][2]

He directed several Gujarati films and plays. He brought Chhel Vayeda-Paresh Daru in production design career.[1] He wrote a column on forensic science in Gujarati weekly; Janmabhoomi Pravasi. He acted in several TV commercials.[2] He died on 28 February 2016 5:45 pm at Cardinal Gracias Memorial Hospital, Vasai, Mumbai after a brief illness.[1][3]

Personal life

He was married to Manisha. They had a son, Bibhas Chhaya and a daughter, Neerja. Bibhas Chhaya was associated with the film production company of Salman Khan.[1][2][4]

Filmography

Direction

Gujarati films

Actor

Gujarati films
Hindi films
English films
TV series
Writer

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Naresh (29 February 2016). "સલમાન ખાનની કરીઅરના પથદર્શકનું નિધન". Gujarati Midday (in Gujarati). Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d "Janamabhoomi : Gujarati News". Janmabhoomi (in Gujarati). 29 February 2016. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Veteran Actor Honey Chhaya Passes Away". mdaily.bhaskar.com. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  4. ^ Taneja, Parina; News, India TV (4 March 2019). "Latest Celebs Pics: Kangana Ranaut at Manikarnika success party, Salman Khan at Bibhas Chhaya's prayer meet". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 25 September 2023. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)