Nitesh Pandey (1973-2023) was an Indian actor, writer, producer and director who appeared in many television shows and films. He has a career of over 25 years in Bollywood and is known for his comedy and supporting roles. He died of cardiac arrest in Igatpuri, Mumbai.
Wiki/Biography
Nitesh Kanti Pandey was born in Almora, Uttarakhand, India. According to one source, he was born on Wednesday, January 17, 1973 (age 50; at time of death), while according to another source, he was born on Friday, May 11, 1973 (age 50; at time of death). He attended St. Stanislaus High School in Mumbai. He graduated in Sociology and History from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (1992). He has been interested in acting since his school days and participated in many theater and cultural programs. After graduating from school, he started working in theater and learned the nuances of acting under the guidance of Pt. Satyadev Dubey, Sunil Shanbag and Bhupendra Deshmukh. In 1990, he moved to Hiranandani Garden Eden in Powai, Mumbai.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
He belongs to a Hindu Kumauni family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Candy Pandey. He has a younger brother.
wife and children
In 1998, he married actress Ashwini Kalsekar. However, the couple divorced in 2002.
Nitesh Pandey’s ex-wife Ashwini Kalsekar
In 2003, he married actress Arpitaa Pandey (also spelled Arpita Pandey) in Lucknow. Arpitaa is the granddaughter of famous writer Amritlal Nagar. The couple has a son named Araf.
Nitesh Pandey and his second wife Arpitaa Pandey
Nitesh Pandey’s son Aarav Pandey
other relatives
His mother-in-law’s name is Aarti Pandya. He has a brother-in-law named Siddharth Nagar. His maternal grandfather was the brother of the legendary poet Sumitranandan Pant.
Nitesh Pandey in-laws photos
religion
He believes in Hinduism.
Profession
actor
Drama/Theatre
He started working as a professional theater actor in 1990 and has appeared in many dramas such as “Aastha”, “Misal Pav”, and “Main Bhi Superman”.
Nitesh Pandey (left) with Asif Basra (right) and Rasika Oak in the drama “Main Bhi Superman” in 1995
television
In 1995, he made his debut in the BITV television show Tejas, in which he played a detective; however, the show was canceled after a few episodes as BITV lost the satellite rights. He went on to work in many television shows including Manzilein Apani Apani as Ankush in 2001, Justujoo as Mehul in 2002, Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani as Pranay in 2002, Jaankhilavan Jasoos as Jaankhilavan in 2010, Kuch Toh Log Kahenge as Armaan in 2011. , 2012, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara as Harish Kumar, Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! Playing King Dhritarasthra in 2020, Indiawaali Maa plays Hasmukh ‘Hasu’ Gadhvi/Batuk Nath in 2020.
Photos of Nitesh Pandey from TV series Jaankhilavan Jasoos
Nitesh Pandey (left) and Mohnish Behl on the set of the TV show
Nitesh Pandey (right) during the shooting of TV series Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara
Nitesh Pandey pictures from the sets of Maharaj Ki Jai Ho!
He took a break from television due to his role as a father or uncle. However, he returned in 2023 with the TV series Anupamaa, playing the role of Dheeraj Kapoor.
Nitesh Pandey and Jaswir Kaur in stills from TV show Anupamaa
Movie
He made his Bollywood debut in 1995 with a small role in the Aamir Khan-starrer film Baazi.
Poster of Nitesh Pandey’s debut film Baazi
He played Mani in the 2006 film Khosla Ka Ghosla, Anwar Sheikh (Shah Rukh Khan’s assistant) in the 2007 film Om Shanti Om, and a doctor in the 2012 film Dabangg 2 starring Salman Khan. He played the role of Deepak Surve in the 2015 film Hunterr, Sanjay Jagtap in the 2016 film Madaari starring Irrfan Khan, and Prem Singh in the 2022 film Badhai Do starring Rajkummar Rao.
Nitesh Pandey poses with Salman Khan during the shooting of Dabangg 2
Nitesh Pandey (right) pictured with Farhan Akhtar on the sets of a TV show
Nitesh Pandey and Sai Tamhankar during the shooting of 2015 movie “Hunter”
web series
He made his acting debut as Prakash Sharma in the fourth season of What the Folks in 2022, which aired on Dice Media. In April 2023, he starred in “Bajao”.
Poster of Nitesh Pandey’s web series What The Folks Season 4
producer and director
He started his own production company Dream Castle Entertainment Private Limited in 2014 and produces radio programs for 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 multiple international awards.
Nitesh Pandey’s short film ‘Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga’ wins award
Logo of Nitesh Pandey’s production company Big Guy Productions LLP
car collection
He owns a Mahindra SsangYong Rexton RX7 SUV.
Nitesh Kumar tweets pictures of Mahindra SsangYong Rexton RX7 SUV
die
On the evening of May 24, 2023, at about 1:30 in the morning, he died in a hotel room due to cardiac arrest at the age of 50. igatpuri He was in Mumbai district at the time of his death.
Facts/Trivia
- He is a dog lover and has three dogs named Boris, Duke and Oscar.
Photos of Nitesh Pandey with his dogs Oscar, Boris and Duke
- He was an active member of many social movements such as the Save the Rivers movement and was felicitated by Indian spiritual guru Sadhguru.
Nitesh Pandey’s message for Save Rivers campaign
Nitesh Pandey praised by Sadhguru for joining campaign to save rivers
- Although he has been a vegetarian most of his life, he became vegetarian in 2018. He is a very good cook and can cook both vegetarian and meat dishes.
Food photos prepared by Nitesh Pandey
- He has taught acting classes through his acting studio, The Focus Theater Studio.
Photos of Nitesh Pandey during his acting class
- He is a supporter of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and often expresses support for Arvind Kejriwal on his social media accounts.
Nitesh Pandey supports Arvind Kejriwal on Twitter
- He used to practice yoga.
- He has also shot various commercials for different brands.
Nitesh Pandey (right) and Daler Mehndi during a commercial shoot
- He is a tennis fan and often goes to matches.
Nitesh Pandey tweets while watching tennis match
- His favorite movie is “A Fish Called Wanda.”
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