Chunky Pandey: His Journey from Rock Band to 'Shahrukh of Bangladesh'

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Bollywood actor Chunky Pandey, who has won the hearts of the audience with his comic timing and unique style, celebrates his birthday on September 26. Chunky's career has been full of ups and downs in Bollywood, but there are some interesting aspects of his life that very few people know about. Many people know him only for his comic acting in films, but Chunky's journey before acting was quite different. He was a part of a rock band and he also has a different identity as a superstar in Bangladesh.

Starting with a rock band

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Chunky Panday started his journey as a member of a rock band before making a career in acting. He had a deep passion for music and wanted to make a name for himself as a singer as well. However, fate turned him towards films and he became a successful actor. His musical career may have diverged, but he is still connected to music and it is an important part of his life.

Beginning of Bollywood career

I have heard for the first time that food will come out from inside the hair | Johnny Lever, Chunky Pandey | Tezaab

Chunky Pandey made his Bollywood debut in 1987 with the film "Aag Hi Aag". However, he got real recognition from the film "Tezaab" (1988), in which he played a supporting actor opposite Anil Kapoor. His character 'Babban' in this film managed to make a place in the hearts of the audience. After this, he worked in many hit films like "Ghar Ka Chirag", "Khatron Ke Khiladi", and "Paap Ki Duniya".

How did he become Shahrukh Khan of Bangladesh?

Chunky Panday Birthday: From a prominent face in the 80s to becoming Bangladeshi cinema's hero to rising back in Bollywood

In the late 90s, Chunky's career in Bollywood went through a bit of a slump. During this time, he got a chance to work in Bangladeshi films, and here he gave one superhit film after another. His films were so successful in Bangladesh that he was called 'Shahrukh Khan of Bangladesh'. Chunky created his own identity in Bangladeshi cinema and ruled the hearts of the audience there. He played the lead role in some of the major films there and received widespread appreciation.

second innings in Bollywood

Aakhri Pasta was inspired by Amitabh Bachchan's Aakhri Rasta: Chunky Pandey on his Housefull character | Bollywood - Hindustan Times

In the mid-2000s, Chunky started his second innings in Bollywood. This time he worked mostly in comedy films and made the audience laugh a lot. His character of 'Aakhri Pasta' in the "Housefull" series gave him a new identity. This comic role of Chunky became so popular that he became recognizable in every household. After this, he also acted in films like "Apna Sapna Money Money", "Om Shanti Om", and "Saaho".

private life

Chunky Panday birthday: Throwback photos of the Housefull actor with wife Bhavana & daughters Ananya and Rysa

Chunky Pandey's personal life has also been in the news a lot. His wife Bhavana Pandey is a fashion designer, and his daughter Ananya Pandey has also made her mark in Bollywood. Ananya started her career with the film "Student of the Year 2" in 2019 and today she is one of the most popular actresses of the new generation of Bollywood.

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