Rakesh Pandey (actor)

Rakesh Pandey (born 9 April 1940) is an Indian actor in Hindi and Bhojpuri movies. He has appeared in TV serials such as Chotti Bahu and Dehleez. He is an alumnus of the Indian Film and Television Institute, Pune.[2]

Rakesh Pandey
Born (1940-04-09) 9 April 1940[1]
Alma materIndian Film and Television Institute
OccupationActor

Early life

Born in Ambala Haryana, Rakesh graduated from Shamsher High School Nahan in 1961. He is 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]

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
  • 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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