Rakesh Pandey (actor)


Rakesh Pandey 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

Serials