| Intro | Indian actor |
| Is | Actor |
| From | India |
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 1 January 1940, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Age: | 80 years |
Rakesh Pandey (born 1946) is an Indian actor in Hindi and Bhojpuri movies. He played roles in several TV serials such as Dadaji (Grandfather) of Chotti Bahu and Ramesh Shrivastav of Dehleez. He is an alumnus of the Indian Film and Television Institute, Pune.
Early life
He belongs to Nahan Himachal Pradesh. In 1966 after he left the Indian Film and Television Institute, he joined the IPTA. He is also a graduate of the Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts.
His film debut was in 1969 in Sara Akash, which was based on the novel by Rajendra Yadav, and directed by Basu Chatterjee.
As a Bhojpuri actor, he received the fourth Bhojpuri Film Award for Lifetime Achievement. He also acted in first Bhojpuri TV serial Sanchi Piritia.
Filmography
- Malik Ek (2010) …. Collector Sahib
- Staying Alive (2007) …. Pandey
- Indian (2001)
- Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
- Brij Kau Birju (1999) Brajbhasha dielect
- Bhishma (1996)
- Taqdeerwala (1995) …. Suraj’s dad
- Beta Ho To Aisa (1994)
- Gopalaa (1994)
- The Melody of Love (1993)
- Adharm (1992) …. Bharat Verma
- Mehboob Mere Mehboob (1992) …. Ranjha’s brother
- Eeshwar (1989)
- Chintamani Surdas (1988)
- Jawani Ki Lahren (1988)
- 108 Teerthyatra (1987) …. Rajkumar Uttam Kumar
- Zevar (1987) …. Gagan
- Yudh (1985) …. Rahim
- Chandani Bani Chudel (1984)
- Maya Bazaar (1984/II) …. Shri Krishna
- Apradhi Kaun? (1982)
- Sant Gyaneshwar (1982)
- Mahabali Hanuman (1981) …. Shri Ram
- Nai Imarat (1981)
- Abdullah (1980) …. Yashoda’s husband
- Gori Dian Jhanjran (1980) …. Choudhary
- Manzil (1979) …. Prakash Mariwalla
- Balam Pardesia (1979)
- Mera Rakshak (1978) …. Mangal
- Darwaza (1978)
- Toote Khilone (1978)
- Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)
- Zindagi (1976) …. Ramesh R. Shukla
- Aarambh (1976)
- Jeevan Jyoti (1976) …. Harbhans
- Andolan (1975)
- Apne Dushman (1975) …. Singh
- Himalay Se Ooncha (1975) …. Captain George
- Mutthi Bhar Chawal (1975)
- Zindagi Aur Toofan (1975)
- Ek Gaon ki Kahani (1975)
- Do Chattane (1974) …. Ramzan
- Shatranj Ke Mohre (1974)
- Shikwa (1974)
- Ujala Hi Ujala (1974) …. Ajit
- Woh Main Nahin (1974)
- Dil Ki Rahen (1973)
- Haathi Ke Daant (1973)
- Intezaar (1973)
- Kunwara Badan (1973)
- Amar Prem (1972) …. Anand Babu’s Brother-in-law
- Anokha Daan (1972)
- Man Jaiye (1972) …. Ajay Sharma
- Rakhwala (1971) (as Rakesh Panday) …. Suresh
- Do Raha (1971)
- Sara Akash (1969) (as Rakesh) …. Samar Thakur
- Jaat Ki Jugni (2017)
- “Dehleez” (2009)
- “Chotti Bahu”(2008)
- “Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein”(2006)
- “Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam” (2006) TV series …. Brijkishore – Raadha’s father
- “Devi” (2003) TV series
- “Saans” (1999) TV mini-series
- “Aakhri Chaal” (1985) (TV)