Nitesh Pandey (1973-2023) is an Indian actor, writer, producer, and director, who has worked in many TV shows and films. He has a career of more than 25 years in Bollywood and is known for playing comic and supporting roles. He died in Igatpuri, Mumbai due to a heart attack.
Wiki/Biography
Nitesh Kanti Pandey was born in Almora, Uttarakhand, India. According to one source, he was born on Wednesday, 17 January 1973 (age 50; at time of death), and according to another source, he was born on Friday, 11 May 1973 (age 50; at time of death). He attended St. Stanislaus, Mumbai. He continued his studies in Sociology and History at St. Xavier, Mumbai (1992). He was interested in acting since his school days and participated in many dramas and cultural programs. He started acting in theater after graduating from school and learned the nuances of acting under Pt. Satyadev Dubey, Sunil Shanbag, and Bhupendra Deshmukh. He moved to Hiranandani Garden Eden in Powai, Mumbai in 1990.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
He belonged to a Kumaoni Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Kanti Pandey. He has a younger brother.
Wife & Children
He married actress Ashwini Kalsekar in 1998; however, the couple divorced in 2002.
Nitesh Pandey’s ex-wife, Ashwini Kalsekar
He married actress Arpitaa Pandey (also spelled as Arpita Pandey) in Lucknow in 2003; Arpitaa is the granddaughter of famous author Amritlal Nagar. The couple has a son named Aarav.
Nitesh Pandey with his second wife, Arpitaa Pandey
Nitesh Pandey’s son Aarav Pandey
Other relatives
Her 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’s in-laws photo
religion
He follows Hinduism.
Career
Actor
Drama/Drama
He started working as a professional theater actor in 1990, he acted in many plays including Aastha, Misal Pav, and Main Bhi Superman.
Nitesh Pandey (left) with Asif Basra (right) and Rasika Oak during the drama ‘Main Bhi Superman’ in 1995
TV
He made his debut with the 1995 BITV TV show Tejas where he played the role of a detective; however, the show was canceled after a few episodes as BITV lost its satellite rights. He later worked in many TV 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 Kahenge2 as Arma1an. Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara as Harish Kumar in 2012, Maharaj Ki Jai Ho! as Raja Dhritarasthra in 2020, Indiawaali Maa as Hasmukh ‘Hasu’ Gadhvi/Batuk Nath in 2020.
Photo of Nitesh Pandey from Jaankhilavan Jasoos TV series
Photo of Nitesh Pandey (left) with Mohnish Behl on the sets of a TV show
Nitesh Pandey (right) during the shooting of the TV series Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara
Photo of Nitesh Pandey from the sets of Maharaj Ki Jai Ho!
He took a break from TV because he got a role as a father or uncle; however, he returned with the TV series Anupamaa as Dheeraj Kapoor in 2023.
Nitesh Pandey with Jaswir Kaur in a still from TV serial Anupamaa
Movie
She made her Bollywood debut with the 1995 film Baazi, starring Aamir Khan, and played a minor role.
Poster of Nitesh Pandey’s debut film, Baazi
He acted as Mani in the 2006 film Khosla Ka Ghosla, as Anwar Sheikh (Shah Rukh Khan’s assistant) in the 2007 film Om Shanti Om, as a doctor in the 2012 Salman Khan starrer Dabangg 2, as Deepak Surve in the 2015 film Hunterr, as Sanjay Jagtap in the 2016 Irrfan Khan-starrer Madaari, and as Prem Singh in the 2022 Rajkummar Rao-starrer Badhai Do.
Photo of Nitesh Pandey with Salman Khan during the shooting of Dabangg 2
Photo of Nitesh Pandey (right) with Farhan Akhtar on the sets of a TV show
Nitesh Pandey with Sai Tamhankar during the shooting of the movie Hunterr 2015
Web Series
He debuted as Prakash Sharma in Season 4 of What the Folks in 2022 which streamed on Dice Media. In April 2023, he was cast in Bajao.
Poster of Nitesh Pandey web series What The Folks Season 4
Producer & Director
He started his production company Dream Castle Entertainment Private Limited in 2014 and produces radio shows for 91.1 Radiocity FM and 92.7 Big FM. In 2017, he started 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 many international awards.
The award won by the short film Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga directed by Nitesh Pandey
Logo of Nitesh Pandey’s production house, Big Guy Productions LLP
Car Collection
He owns a Mahindra SsangYong Rexton RX7 SUV.
Photo of Mahindra SsangYong Rexton RX7 SUV tweeted by Nitesh Kumar
Death
On the night of May 24, 2023, at about 1:30 am, he died in his hotel room of a heart attack at the age of 50. He was filming for a TV series in Igatpuri Mumbai area at the time of his death.
Facts/Trivia
- He is a dog lover and has three dogs named Boris, Duke, and Oscar.
Photo of Nitesh Pandey with his dogs, Oscar, Boris and Duke
- He is an active member in many social campaigns such as the Save The Rivers campaign for which he was congratulated by the Indian spiritual teacher Sadhguru.
Message posted by Nitesh Pandey for Save The Rivers campaign
Nitesh Pandey was appreciated by Sadhguru for his participation in the Save The Rivers Campaign
- Although she was a non-vegetarian for most of her life, she became a vegetarian in 2018. She is an excellent chef and can cook both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Food photos provided by Nitesh Pandey
- He used to give acting classes through his acting studio The Focus Theater Studio.
Photo of Nitesh Pandey giving acting lessons
- He is a supporter of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and often displays his support for Arvind Kejriwal on his social media accounts.
Tweet by Nitesh Pandey in support of Arvind Kejriwal
- He always practices Yoga.
- He also shot various commercials for different brands.
Nitesh Pandey (right) with Daler Mehndi during a commercial shoot
- He is a tennis fan and often goes to watch matches.
Tweet by Nitesh Pandey watching a Tennis match
- Her favorite movie is A Fish Called Wanda.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
