Nitesh Pandey (1973–2023) was an Indian actor, writer, producer and director who worked in many television shows and films. He had a career spanning over 25 years in Bollywood and was known for his comic and supporting roles. He died of a heart attack in Igatpur, Mumbai.
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Wiki/Biography
Nitesh Kanti Pandey was born in Almora, Uttarakhand, India. According to one source, he was born on Wednesday, 17 January 1973 (age 50; at the time of death), and according to another source, he was born on Friday, 11 May 1973 (age 50; at the time of death). He did his schooling at St. Stanislaus High School in Mumbai. He graduated in Sociology and History from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (1992). He was interested in acting since his school days and participated in many plays and cultural programs. After entering the school, he started with the theater and learned the nuances of acting. Satyadev Dubey, Sunil Shanbag and Bhupendra Deshmukh. He moved to Hiranandan Garden Eden in Powai, Mumbai in 1990.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
family
He belongs to a Hindu Kumaon family.
parents and siblings
Father’s name is Kanti Pandey. He has a younger brother.
wife and children
In 1998, she married actor Ashwini Kalsekar; However, the couple broke up in 2002.
Nitesh Pandey’s ex-wife Ashwini Kalsekar
He married actress Arpita Pandey (also spelled as Arpita Pandey) in 2003 in Lucknow; Arpita is the granddaughter of famous author Amritlal Nagar. The couple has a son named Aarav.
Nitesh Pandey with his second wife Arpita Pandey
Nitesh Pandey’s son, Aarav Pandey
other relatives
Her mother-in-law’s name is Aarti Pandya. He has a son-in-law named Siddharth Nagar. His maternal grandfather was the brother of the legendary poet Sumitradan Pant.
Nitesh Pandey’s son-in-law’s photo
religion
He followed Hinduism.
Career
Beautiful
plays/dramas
In 1990, he started working as a professional theater actor, acting in many productions including Aastha, Misal Pav and Main Bhi Superman.
Nitesh Pandey (left) with Asif Basra (right) and Rasika Mukha during the play ‘Main Bhi Superman’ in 1995.
television
He made his debut in the 1995 BITV television show Tejas, in which he played the role of a detective; However, the show was canceled after a few episodes as BITV lost the satellite rights. He went on to work in many TV shows including Manzilein Apani Apani as Anku in 2001, Justujoo as Mehul in 2002, Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani as Pranay in 2002, Jaankhilavan Jasoos as Jaankhilavan in 2010, Kuch Toh Arm Phenahan Mehengea in 2012. Yaara Pyaara as Harish Kumar in 2012 Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! As King Dhritarashtra in 2020, Indiavaali Maa as Hasmukh ‘Hasu’ Gadvi/Batuk Nath in 2020.
Photo of Nitesh Pandey from TV series Jaankhilavan Jasoos
Photo of Nitesh Pandey (left) with Mohnish Behl on the sets of the TV show
Nitesh Pandey (right) on the set of Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara
Photo of Nitesh Pandey from the sets of Maharaj Ki Jai Ho!
He took a break from television because he was playing father or uncle roles; However, he made a comeback in 2023 with the television series Anupamaa as Dheeraj Kapoor.
Nitesh Pandey with Jasvir Kaur in a movie from Anupamaa TV serial
Movies
She made her Bollywood debut with the 1995 film Baazi starring Aamir Khan in a small role.
Poster of Nitesh Pandey’s debut film, Baazi
He played the role of Mani in the 2006 film Khosla Ka Ghosla, the role of Anwar Sheikh (Shah Rukh Khan’s assistant) in the 2007 film Om Shanti Om, the role of a doctor in Salman Khan’s 2012 film Dabangg 2, the role of Deepak Surve in the 2015 film Hunter. Movie Madaar and Prem Singh’s role in Rajkummar Rao’s 2022 movie Badhai Do.
Photo of Nitesh Pandey with Salman Khan on the set of Dabangg 2
Photo of Nitesh Pandey (right) with Farhan Akhtar on the sets of a TV show
Nitesh Pandey with Sai Thamhankar on the set of 2015 film Hunterr
web series
He made his acting debut as Prakash Sharma in Season 4 of What the Folks in 2022 which aired on Dice Media. In April 2023, it was filmed in Bajao.
Nitesh Pandey web series What The Folks season 4 poster
Producer and director
He started his production company Dream Castle Entertainment Private Limited in 2014 and produced radio shows on 91.1 Radiocity FM and 92.7 Big FM. In 2017, he founded another production company Big Guy Productions LLP and produced and directed two short films titled ‘Jale Tere Hoat’ and ‘Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga’; Both short films won many international awards.
Nitesh Pandey’s short film Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga won the award
Logo of Nitesh Pandey’s production house Big Guy Productions LLP
Car collection
He owned a Mahindra SsangYong Rexton RX7 SUV.
Mahindra SsangYong Rexton RX7 SUV photo posted by Nitesh Kumar
death
On the night of May 24, 2023, at 1:30 a.m., he died in his hotel room of cardiac arrest at the age of 50. He was filming a TV series Igapur Mumbai area at the time of his death.
Facts/Trivia
- He was a dog lover and had three dogs named Boris, Duke and Oscar.
A photo of Nitesh Pandey with his dogs Oscar, Boris and Duke
- He has been an active member of many social campaigns such as the Save The Rivers campaign for which he was felicitated by the Indian spiritual master Sadhguru.
Posted by Nitesh Pandey for Save The Rivers campaign
Nitesh Pandey was appreciated by Sadhguru for his participation in Save The Rivers campaign
- Despite being a non-vegetarian for most of his life, he became a vegetarian in 2018. He was a very good cook and could cook both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Photo of food prepared by Nitesh Pandey
- He took acting courses through his acting studio The Focus Theater Studio.
A photo of Nitesh Pandey taking acting classes
- He was a supporter of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and often expressed his support for Arvind Kejriwal on his social media accounts.
Nitesh Pandey’s tweet in support of Arvind Kejriwal
- He practiced yoga regularly.
- He also received various advertisements of different brands.
Nitesh Pandey (right) with Daler Mehndi during an ad shoot
- He was fond of tennis and went regularly to watch the matches.
A tweet from Nitesh Pandey watching a tennis match
- His favorite movie was A Fish Called Wanda.
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