Rakesh Pandey

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.

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, he received the fourth Bhojpuri Film Award for Lifetime Achievement. He acted in the first Bhojpuri TV serial Sanchi Piritia.

Death Rakesh Pandey died from a cardiac arrest on 21 March 2025, at the age of 84. He died at 8:50 AM at Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai.

Filmography

Films

The Rise of Sudarshan Chakra (2023) as Dada ji Malik Ek (2010) as Collector Sahib Staying Alive (2007) as Pandey Indian (2001)... Raw Chief Dil Chahta Hai (2001) Hasina Dacait (2001) Champion (2000) as Mukhtar Ahmed Brij Kau Birju (1999) Brajbhasha dialect Sar Kati Laash (1999) Bhishma (1996) Taqdeerwala (1995) as Suraj's dad Beta Ho To Aisa (1994) Gopalaa (1994) Santaan (1993) Defence Lawyer Pyar Ka Taraana (1993) Adharm (1992) as Bharat Verma Mehboob Mere Mehboob (1992) as Ranjha's brother Eeshwar (1989) Chintamani Surdas (1988) Jawani Ki Lahren (1988) 108 Teerthyatra (1987) as Rajkumar Uttam Kumar Zevar (1987) as Gagan Yudh (1985) as Rahim Bhaiya Dooj (1984) as Mohan Chandani Bani Chudel (1984) Maya Bazaar (1984/II) as Shri Krishna Paanchwin Manzil (1983) Apradhi Kaun? (1982) Sant Gyaneshwar (1982) Mahabali Hanuman (1981) as Shri Ram Nai Imarat (1981) Dharti Maiyaan (1981) Saiyan Tore Karan (1981) Abdullah (1980) as Yashoda's husband Gori Dian Jhanjran (1980) as Choudhary Manzil (1979) as Prakash Mariwalla Balam Pardesia (1979) Mera Rakshak (1978) as Mangal Darwaza (1978) Toote Khilone (1978) Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977) Zindagi (1976) as Ramesh R. Shukla Aarambh (1976) Jeevan Jyoti (1976) as Harbhans Andolan (1975) Apne Dushman (1975) as Singh Himalay Se Ooncha (1975) as Captain George Mutthi Bhar Chawal (1975) Zindagi Aur Toofan (1975) Ek Gaon ki Kahani (1975) Do Chattane (1974) as Ramzan Shatranj Ke Mohre (1974) Shikwa (1974) Ujala Hi Ujala (1974) as Ajit Woh Main Nahin (1974) Dil Ki Rahen (1973) Haathi Ke Daant (1973) Intezaar (1973) Kunwara Badan (1973) Amar Prem (1972) as Anand Babu's Brother-in-law Anokha Daan (1972) Man Jaiye (1972) as Ajay Sharma Rakhwala (1971) (as Rakesh Panday) as Suresh Do Raha (1971) Sara Akash (1969) (as Rakesh) as Samar Thakur

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