Ishaan's Best Friend from Taare Zameen Par Has Grown Up! Here's What Tanay Chheda is Doing After 18 Years

Remember Tanay Chheda, the boy who played the endearing and supportive best friend of Ishaan (Darsheel Safary) in Aamir Khan’s iconic 2007 film Taare Zameen Par? It’s been 18 years since the film released, and Tanay has not only grown up, but is now a 28-year-old actor and a married man.

Here’s a look at how much he has changed — and what he’s doing now:

1. Early Stardom

Tanay Chheda made a mark as a child actor with roles that touched hearts:

• Played a disabled child in Taare Zameen Par (2007), winning praise for his sensitive performance.

• Was seen in Don (2006) alongside Shah Rukh Khan.

• Featured in Slumdog Millionaire (2009), which won global acclaim. His performance in the film earned him the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance.

2. Academic and Personal Growth

• Born on 27 June 1996 in Mumbai.

• Studied at the prestigious Dhirubhai Ambani International School.

• Now all grown up, Tanay leads a low-key but happy personal life.

• In 2023, he tied the knot with his longtime partner Yuvika. He occasionally shares glimpses of their life on Instagram, but his wife stays away from the public eye.

3. Career in 2024 and Beyond

• In 2024, Tanay starred in the web series ‘Cadets’, which premiered on JioCinema.

• While he has kept a relatively low profile in mainstream Bollywood, he remains active in the creative world.

• Tanay is reportedly working on multiple upcoming projects, though details remain under wraps.

4. Then vs Now

From a sweet, shy boy in Taare Zameen Par to a confident, grounded adult, Tanay’s transformation is quite impressive. While he may not have pursued a typical Bollywood star career, he has carved his own unique path — blending fame, privacy, and creativity.