Nitesh Pandey (17 January 1972 – 23 May 2023) was an Indian film and television actor.[1][2]
Nitesh Pandey | |
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 Pandey in 2013 | |
| Born | 17 January 1972 Kumaon division, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 23 May 2023 (aged 51) Igatpuri, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film director |
| Years active | 1995–2017 2020–2023 |
| Spouse(s) |
Arpita Pandey (m. 2003) |
Career edit
Pandey began doing theatre in 1990. In 1995, he got his first acting opportunity in a show called Tejas in which he played a detective, however the show was never aired, due to the loss of broadcaster BITV's satellite.[3][4] Pandey worked in serials such as Manzilein Apani Apani, Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani, Saaya, Justajoo, and Durgesh Nandini, and in films including Om Shanti Om and Khosla Ka Ghosla. He also ran an independent production house called Dream Castle Productions, which produces radio shows. He did theatre shows such as Aastha and Misal Pav with Sudha Chandran.[4] His performance was noticed in Khosla Ka Ghosla.[citation needed]
Personal life and death edit
Pandey married Ashwini Kalsekar in 1998 and they divorced in 2002. He later married TV actress Arpita Pandey.[4][5][6] The couple had a son Aarav.
Pandey died from a heart attack at a hotel in Igatpuri, Nashik, Maharashtra, on 23 May 2023, at the age of 51.[citation needed]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Badhaai Do | Hindi | Prem Singh |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Hindi | Patel |
| 2016 | Madaari | Hindi | Sanjay Jagtap |
| 2015 | Hunterrr | Hindi | Deepak Surve |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Hindi | Hotel manager |
| 2013 | Mickey Virus | Hindi | Professor |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | Hindi | Doctor |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Hindi | Anwar Sheikh (Om Kapoor's assistant) |
| 2006 | Khosla Ka Ghosla | Hindi | Mani (Sethi's secretary) |
| 2005 | Sins | English | — |
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | Hindi | Ajit |
| 1995 | Baazi | Hindi | SideCharacter |
Television shows edit
| Year(s) | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Tejas | Detective |
| 1998 | Saaya | Manoj |
| 2001 | Manzilein Apani Apani | Ankush |
| 2002 | Justajoo | Mehul |
| 2002–2006 | Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani | Dr. Pranay |
| 2008 | Hum Ladkiyan | Kamal Nath |
| 2008 | Sunaina | Vijay Mathur |
| 2010 | Jaankhilavan Jasoos | Jaankhilavan |
| 2011–2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Armaan |
| 2012–2014 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Harish Kumar |
| 2016–2017 | Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka | Virendra Mittal |
| 2020 | Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! | King Dhritarasthra |
| 2020–2021 | Indiawaali Maa [7] | Hasmukh |
| 2020–2021 | Hero – Gayab Mode On | Ranjeet Sidhwani |
| 2023 | Anupamaa | Dheeraj Kapoor |
References edit
- ^ Lalwani, Vickey (24 May 2023). "Nitesh Pandey Death News: 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Anupamaa' actor Nitesh Pandey dies of cardiac arrest at 51- Exclusive - - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Nitesh Pandey Passes Away: All You Need To Know About the Anupamaa Actor". Latestly. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Infosys LPO operations from Manila likely next fiscal". The Hindu. 22 November 2010. Archived from the original on 25 November 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "Talking point with Nitesh Pandey". Indianexpress.com. 22 November 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Never say die". Tribune India. Retrieved 9 June 2002.
- ^ "Woman on the prowl". The Times Of India. 3 February 2002. Retrieved 3 February 2002.
- ^ "TV Actor Nitesh Pandey joins 'Indiawaali Maa' cast - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
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