Rakesh Pandey (9 April 1940 – 21 March 2025) was an Indian actor in

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and

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films. He appeared in TV serials such as ''

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'' and ''Dehleez''. He was an alumnus of the Indian Film and Television Institute,

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Life and career

Born in

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, Rakesh graduated from Shamsher High School

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in 1961. He was a graduate of

Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts Bharatendu Academy of Dramatic Arts or Bharatendu Natya Akademi is a theatre training institute in Lucknow, India. It is named after Bharatendu Harishchandra, father of Hindi theatre. It offers a two-year full-time diploma course in theatre trai ...

. 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

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. 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

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. His funeral will be held at Shastri Nagar Crematorium in

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Filmography

Films

*''The Rise of Sudarshan Chakra'' (2023) as Dada ji *''Malik Ek'' (2010) as Collector Sahib *''Staying Alive'' (2007) as Pandey *'' Indian'' (2001)... Raw Chief *''

Dil Chahta Hai ''Dil Chahta Hai'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Farhan Akhtar in his directorial debut, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani under the newly formed Excel Entertainment banner. The fil ...

'' (2001) *'' Hasina Dacait'' (2001) *''

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'' (2000) as Mukhtar Ahmed *''Brij Kau Birju'' (1999) Brajbhasha dialect *'' Sar Kati Laash'' (1999) *''

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'' (1996) *'' Taqdeerwala'' (1995) as Suraj's dad *''

Beta Ho To Aisa ''Beta Ho To Aisa'' is a 1994 Hindi film directed by C.P. Dixit and produced by Praveen Khanna, starring Govinda (actor), Govinda, Varsha Usgaonkar, Gulshan Grover and Raza Murad in pivotal role. Plot Anand is an honest man in a remote city wit ...

'' (1994) *''Gopalaa'' (1994) *'' Santaan'' (1993) Defence Lawyer *'' Pyar Ka Taraana'' (1993) *'' Adharm'' (1992) as Bharat Verma *''Mehboob Mere Mehboob'' (1992) as Ranjha's brother *'' Eeshwar'' (1989) *''Chintamani Surdas'' (1988) *''Jawani Ki Lahren'' (1988) *''108 Teerthyatra'' (1987) as Rajkumar Uttam Kumar *'' Zevar'' (1987) as Gagan *'' Yudh'' (1985) as Rahim *'' Bhaiya Dooj'' (1984) as Mohan *''Chandani Bani Chudel'' (1984) *'' Maya Bazaar'' (1984/II) as Shri Krishna *'' Paanchwin Manzil'' (1983) *'' Apradhi Kaun?'' (1982) *''Sant Gyaneshwar'' (1982) *'' Mahabali Hanuman'' (1981) as Shri Ram *''Nai Imarat'' (1981) *" Dharti Maiyaan" (1981) *'' Abdullah'' (1980) as Yashoda's husband *''Gori Dian Jhanjran'' (1980) as Choudhary *''

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'' (1979) as Prakash Mariwalla *''

Balam Pardesia ''Balam Pardesia'' is a Bhojpuri film released in 1979, directed by Nazir Hussain. The actors were Rakesh Pandey and Padma Khanna. The songs of the film were popular even in non-Bhojpuri area. Two famous songs from the film are, "Gorki pta ...

'' (1979) *''

Mera Rakshak ''Mera Rakshak'' () is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language film directed by R. Thyagarajan. Mithun Chakraborty, Rameshwari, Rakesh Pandey and Gayatri play key roles in this film along with a goat who acts as the "Rakshak" (bodyguard) in the film. It ...

'' (1978) as Mangal *''

Darwaza ''Darwaza'' () is a 1978 Bollywood horror film directed by Shyam Ramsay and Tulsi Ramsay. Plot Thakur Pratap Singh has lost his loved ones due to a curse put on him and his family by a widow, whose son Dharma was unintentionally killed by ...

'' (1978) *'' Toote Khilone'' (1978) *'' Yehi Hai Zindagi'' (1977) *'' Zindagi'' (1976) as Ramesh R. Shukla *''Aarambh'' (1976) *'' Jeevan Jyoti'' (1976) as Harbhans *''Andolan'' (1975) *'' Apne Dushman'' (1975) as Singh *'' Himalay Se Ooncha'' (1975) as Captain George *''Mutthi Bhar Chawal'' (1975) *'' Zindagi Aur Toofan'' (1975) *''Ek Gaon ki Kahani (1975)'' *'' Do Chattane'' (1974) as Ramzan *''Shatranj Ke Mohre'' (1974) *''Shikwa'' (1974) *''Ujala Hi Ujala'' (1974) as Ajit *''

Woh Main Nahin ''Woh Main Nahin'' () is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Mohan Segal with Navin Nischol and Rekha in the lead and Shaukat Kaifi, Iftekhar, Rakesh Pandey (actor), Rakesh Pandey and Padmini Kapila in supporting roles. It is an adapta ...

'' (1974) *'' Dil Ki Rahen'' (1973) *'' Haathi Ke Daant'' (1973) *''Intezaar'' (1973) *'' Kunwara Badan'' (1973) *'' Amar Prem'' (1972) as Anand Babu's Brother-in-law *'' Anokha Daan'' (1972) *'' Man Jaiye'' (1972) as Ajay Sharma *'' Rakhwala'' (1971) (as Rakesh Panday) as Suresh *'' Do Raha'' (1971) *'' Sara Akash'' (1969) (as Rakesh) as Samar Thakur

Serials

*'' Jaat Ki Jugni'' (2017) as Khazan Singh Dahiya *'' Dehleez'' (2009) *''

'' (2008) *''Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein'' (2006) *'' Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam'' (2006) TV series as Brijkishore - Raadha's father *''

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'' (2003) TV series *''

Shaktimaan ''Shaktimaan'' is an Indian Hindi-language superhero television series created and produced by Mukesh Khanna. It aired on DD National from 13 September 1997 to 27 March 2005. Khanna starred as the titular superhero, who gains superhuman abilit ...

'' (2002) as Pandit Vidhadhar Shastri - Shatimaan's adoptive father *'' Piya Binaa'' (2000) as Ayub Khan's father *''Kahkashaan'' (1992) as Majaz Lucknowi - Urdu poet *'' Saans'' (1999) TV mini-series *''Aakhri Chaal'' (1985) (TV) * 2002 Ghar Sansaar as Shashikant

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pandey, Rakesh 1948 births 2025 deaths Indian male film actors Male actors in Bhojpuri cinema Film and Television Institute of India alumni Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male television actors Male actors from Himachal Pradesh 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors People from Sirmaur district Male actors from Mumbai