| Other name | Chunky Pandey |
| Real name | Suyash Sharad Pandey |
| Profession(s) | Actor and Businessman |
| Physical Stats & More |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 11” |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career |
| Debut | Film (Hindi): ‘Aag Hi Aag’ (1987) as Vijay Singh
Web Series: ‘Abhay 2’ (2020) as Harsh
Film (Gujarati): ‘Nayika Devi- The Warrior Queen’ (2022) as Muhammad Ghori
Film (Tamil): 'Sardar' (2022) in a supporting role |
| Awards & Honours | Filmfare Awards
1989: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Performance in a Comic Role for the film Tezaab
IIFA Awards
2013: Nominated for Best Performance in a Comic Role for the film Apna Sapna Money Money
Zee Cine Awards
2013: Nominated for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Housefull 2
Invertis University
2021: Honorary Doctorate
IWM Buzz Digital Awards
2021: Won award for the Most Popular Negative Character in a Web Series (Male) for Abhay 2
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| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth | 26 September 1962 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 62 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Autograph | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| College/University | • Madhumati Academy of Film Dancing & Acting, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Graduation in Acting and Dancing from Madhumati Academy of Film Dancing & Acting, Mumbai
• A course in Acting at Daisy Irani Acting School, Mumbai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Political Inclination | In 2004, he campaigned for the candidates of BJP-NTC along with the veteran Indian actress Poonam Dhillon. |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Relationships & More |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Anu Kutoor (MTV VJ)
• Bhavana Pandey (costume designer)
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| Marriage Date | 17 January 1998
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| Family |
| Wife/Spouse | Bhavana Pandey
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| Children | Daughter(s)- Ananya Panday (actress) and Rysa Panday
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| Parents | Father- Sharad Panday (heart surgeon, who was among the team of surgeons who performed the first-ever heart transplant in India)
Mother- Snehlata Pandey (doctor) |
| Siblings | Brother- Chikki Panday aka Aloke Sharad Pandey (businessman)
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| Other Relative(s) | • His niece Seema Sachdev Khan is married to the Indian actor Sohail Khan.
• His brother is married to the Indian fitness instructor Deanne Pandey.
• His brother's son Ahaan Panday is a social media celebrity.
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| Favourites |
| Food | Vada Paav, Salmon |
| Dessert(s) | Shahi Tukda, Fudge, Coconut Chikki, Modak, Bebinca |
| Cuisine(s) | Gujarati, Kutchi, Mughlai |
| Fruit(s) | Oranges, Litchis, Mangoes |
| Indian Restaurant(s) | Sheetal for Indian, China Gate and China Garden for Chinese food, Olive & Cafe Basilico for Italian |
| International Restaurant(s) | Carnivore in Nairobi, Tamarind in Kenya, Nobu in London, Jaya in New York |
| Beverage(s) | Sugarcane Juice, Nimbu Paani |