The 'Housefull' actor shares a close bond with his daughter.
"Whatever character I play should appeal to a five-year-old. All human beings have a child in their heart. If I can make that child laugh, then it means I have succeeded in reaching out.” - said Pandey.
Chunky Pandey celebrates his 61st birthday today. The veteran actor is known for his charismatic on-screen persona, keeping us enthralled for decades. Besides his impeccable comic timing (which Pandey is best known for), he has also showcased his versatility in several other genres as well.
Born on September 26, 1962, Pandey made his acting debut in 1987 with the multi-starer film 'Aag Hi Aag'. He also starred in 'Paap Ki Duniya' in that year and proved his mettle as an actor. He went on to appear in several multi-hero films from 1987 to 1993, including 'Tezaab' (which earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor), 'Paap Ki Duniya', 'Khatron Ke Khiladi', 'Ghar Ka Chiraag', 'Zahreelay', 'Rupaye Dus Karod', 'Vishwatma, 'Lootere', and 'Parda Hai Parda' among others. It's worth noting that Pandey has also appeared in many hit Bangladeshi films as well.
Chunky Pandey is the father of actress Ananya Panday. The duo shares an amazing bond, and there have been many times he proved to be a doting father to Ananya. Today, on the occasion of Chunky Pandey's birthday, let's have a look at some of their best moments that prove how supportive he is as a father.
Speaking about Ananya's achievement, Chunky Pandey said in an interview, "In 34 years of my career, I have had 4 nominations for films like Tezaab, Aankhen, Housefull, and Apna Sapna Money Money but I’ve never won a Filmfare award. So, when Ananya was nominated, I was overjoyed. Last night when she won it, I literally started crying. I had tears in my eyes because I just could not believe it. Obviously, she deserved it.”
Speaking about Ananya's appearance and statements in KWK 7, Chunky Pandey said in an interview, "I am feeling on top of the world. She carried herself so well in KWK. I am very proud of her and feel that she should never lose that honesty in her."
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The video received lots of love from fans on social media. This was truly an adorable moment that shows the captivating bond between Chunky Pandey and his daughter, Ananya Pandey.
