Laxmi Chhaya (7 January 1948 – 9 May 2004) was an Indian actress, dancer and teacher, who was known for her distinctive character roles and appearances in Hindi films.
Following a series of roles as a child actor, Chhaya earned recognition for her appearance as a masked dancer in Mohammed Rafi's "Jaan Pehechan Ho", which appeared in the horror film Gumnaam (1965). Her highest-critical successes came with Teesri Manzil (1966), Duniya (1968), Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969), Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), and Raaste Kaa Patthar (1972).
Chhaya was active from 1958 to 1986, a period in which she amassed over 100 film credits. She subsequently worked as a dance teacher. In 2004, she died from cancer at the age of 56.
1982
as Ishwar's sister
1977
1977
1976
1972
1972
as Tanu A. Thakur
1971
as Munnibai - Dacait / Dancer
1971
as Champa
1970
1970
as Laxmi
1970
as Kusum
1969
as Rajkumari
1968
as Laxmi
1968
as Bela
1967
as Peggy
1967
1967
1966
as Meena
1966
1966
as Rita
1966
1965
as Masked Dancer
1965
as Dancer / Singer
1965
1965
1962
as Bela
1958