Veteran Actor Rakesh Pandey Passes Away at 79, Leaves Behind a Cinematic Legacy

Rakesh Pandey Passes Away: Veteran actor of Hindi and Bhojpuri films Rakesh Pandey is no more among us. He breathed his last at the age of 79 on Friday (March 21) at 8.51 am in his residence in Juhu, Mumbai. Actor Rakesh Pandey started his film career with the film 'Saara Aakash' released in 1969. The film 'Saara Aakash' released in 1969 was based on the novelist Rajendra Yadav's novel. This film was awarded the President's Award.

The Bhojpuri film 'Balam Pardesiya' released in 1979 set new records of success and revived the dying Bhojpuri films of that era. The hero of this Bhojpuri film was Rakesh Pandey.

Rakesh Pandey Filmy Career

If seen, in the 60s when actor Rakesh Pandey made his debut in films, he was called Dilip Kumar among the visitors of that time. Those who have seen superstar Rajesh Khanna's film 'Amar Prem', would remember the character of Anand Babu's wife's brother who goes to Pushpa (Sharmila Tagore) and asks her to stop Anand Babu from coming to her. Actor Rakesh Pandey was successful in impressing the cinema audience in his small role. Even the famous producers and directors of Bollywood started paying attention to him in that era.

Actor Rakesh Pandey, born in Himachal Pradesh in 1946, completed his studies in Shamsher High School, Nahan (Himachal Pradesh), after doing matriculation in 1961, he completed his studies in JRR College (Himachal Pradesh) and After completing his graduation degree from Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, he turned towards Indian Film and Television Institute (Pune). After completing his acting course from here in 1966, he joined IPTA and became active in the world of theatre. Actor Rakesh Pandey, who was interested in cultural programs since childhood, also had deep knowledge of English, Hindi, Brajbhasha, Bhojpuri and regional languages ​​prevalent in other states of the country. Actor Rakesh Pandey had worked in 80 Bhojpuri films as hero and character actor and had also directed two Bhojpuri films. He has also received the Life Time Achievement Award in the fourth Bhojpuri Award Ceremony. Along with this, he was honored by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy by giving him the Dadasaheb Samman Patra and a memento for his special contribution to Bhojpuri films. 'Sara Aakash' (1969), Do Raha (1971), Rakhwala (1971), Maan Jaaiye (1972), Amar Prem (1972), Kunwara Baadan (1973), Intezaar (1973), 'Haathi Ke Tooth' (1973), 'Dil Ki Raahen' (1973), 'Woh Main Nahin' (1974), 'Ujala Hi Ujala' (1974), 'Shikwa' (1974), 'Shatranj Ke Pieces' (1974), 'Do Chattanen' (1974), 'Story of a Village' (1975), 'Zindagi Aur Toofan' (1975), 'Mutti Bhar Chawal' (1975), 'Higher Than Himalaya' (1975), 'Apne Dushman' (1975), Andolan' (1975), 'Jeevan Jyoti' (1976), 'Aarambh' (1976), 'Life'(1976), 'This is Life'(1977), 'Broken Toys'(1978), 'Darwaza'(1978), 'My Protector'(1978), 'Balam Pardesiya'(Bhojpuri-1979), 'Manzil'(1979), 'Gori Diyan Jhanjran' (Brajbhasha-1980), 'Abdullah'(1980), 'New Building'(1981), 'Mahabali Hanuman'(1981), 'Dharti Maiya'(Bhojpuri-1981) 'Saint Dnyaneshwar'(1982), 'Who is the Criminal'(1982), 'Maya Bazaar'(1984), 'Chandni Bani Bheem Chudail'(1984) 'Bhaiya Dooj'(Bhojpuri-1984), 'War'(1985), 'Jewel'(1987), He has worked in numerous successful films like '108 Teerth Yatra' (1987), 'Jawani Ki Lehren' (1988), 'Chintamani Surdas' (1988), 'Ishwar' (1989), 'Mehboob Mere Mehboob' (1992), 'Adharm' (1992), 'The Melody of Love' (1993), 'Gopala' (1994), 'Beta Ho To Aisa' (1994), 'Taqdeer Wala' (1995), 'Bhishma' (1996), 'Sar Kati Laash' (1999), 'Brij Ka Birju' (Braj Bhasha-1999), 'Haseena Daakait' (2001), 'Indian' (2001), 'Dil Chahta Hai' (2001), 'Birsa-The Black Iron Man' (2004), 'Staying Alive' (2007) and 'Malik Ek' (2010) Actor Rakesh Pandey, who has shown his acting skills in TV serials, has also appeared on the small screen in serials like 'Jaat Ki Jugni', 'Saans', 'Devi', 'Chhoti Bahu', 'Dahleez', 'Sarojini-Ek Nayi Pehal', 'Uttaran' and 'Happy Home'. Along with this, he has also worked in many albums like 'Saat Phere', 'Jaan Mare Goriya' and 'Maila Anchal'. 

By Kali Das Pandey

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