Rakesh Pandey (actor)

Indian actor (1940–2025) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rakesh Pandey (9 April 1940 – 21 March 2025) was an Indian actor in Hindi and Bhojpuri films. He appeared in TV serials such as Chotti Bahu and Dehleez. He was an alumnus of the Indian Film and Television Institute, Pune.[1][2]

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Rakesh Pandey
Born(1940-04-09)9 April 1940
Died21 March 2025(2025-03-21) (aged 84)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materIndian Film and Television Institute
OccupationActor
Years active1969–2023
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Life and career

Born in Ambala East Punjab, Rakesh graduated from Shamsher High School Nahan in 1961. He was a graduate of Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1966, he left the Indian Film and Television Institute and joined the IPTA. His film debut came in 1969 in Sara Akash, based on the novel by Rajendra Yadav, and directed by Basu Chatterjee. He was awarded the President's Award. As a Bhojpuri actor,[3] he received the fourth Bhojpuri Film Award for Lifetime Achievement. He acted in the first Bhojpuri TV serial Sanchi Piritia.[4]

Death

Rakesh Pandey died from a cardiac arrest on 21 March 2025, at the age of 77. He died at 8:50 AM at Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Juhu. His funeral will be held at Shastri Nagar Crematorium in Mumbai.[5][6][7]

Filmography

Films

Serials

  • Jaat Ki Jugni (2017) as Khazan Singh Dahiya
  • Dehleez (2009)
  • Chotti Bahu (2008)
  • Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein (2006)
  • Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam (2006) TV series as Brijkishore - Raadha's father
  • Devi (2003) TV series
  • Shaktimaan (2002) as Pandit Vidhadhar Shastri - Shatimaan's adoptive father
  • Piya Binaa (2000) as Ayub Khan's father
  • Kahkashaan (1992) as Majaz Lucknowi - Urdu poet
  • Saans (1999) TV mini-series
  • Aakhri Chaal (1985) (TV)
  • 2002 Ghar Sansaar as Shashikant

References

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