Rakesh Pandey (born 9 April 1940) is an Indian actor in

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and

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movies. He has appeared in TV serials such as ''

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

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Early life

Born in

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, Rakesh graduated from Shamsher High School

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in 1961. He is a graduate of

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. In 1966, he left the Indian Film and Television Institute and joined the IPTA. His film debut came in 1969 in ''

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'', based on the novel by

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, 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

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TV serial ''Sanchi Piritia''.

Filmography

Films

*''Malik Ek'' (2010) as Collector Sahib *''Staying Alive'' (2007) as Pandey *''

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'' (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. It was produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and released under the banner of Excel Entertainment (which Akhtar and Sidhwani ...

'' (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 ''Taqdeerwala'' () is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language fantasy action comedy film produced by D. Rama Naidu under the Suresh Productions banner, directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. It stars Venkatesh and Raveena Tandon, with music composed by Anand ...

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

Beta Ho To Aisa ''Beta Ho To Aisa'' is a 1994 Hindi film directed by Late Sir C.P. Dixit, presented by Babubhai latiwala of Bombino video & produced by Late Praveen Khanna; (Govinda ji's brother in law). Starring Govinda, Varsha Usgaonkar, Gulshan Grover and Ra ...

'' (1994) *''Gopalaa'' (1994) *''

Santaan ''Santaan'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu of Suresh Productions and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Deepak Tijori, Neelam, with music composed by Anand–Milin ...

'' (1994) Defence Lawyer *''

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'' (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 ''Mayabazar'' () is a 1957 Indian epic Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. It was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner, Vijaya Productions. The film was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, ...

'' (1984/II) as Shri Krishna *'' Paanchwin Manzil'' (1983) *''

Apradhi Kaun? ''Apradhi Kaun?'' () is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language mystery film directed by Mohan Bhakri and produced by K.M. Bhakri. It marked the debut of Javed Khan. Plot The story revolves around a young boy, Anand, who is wrongfully accused of the m ...

'' (1982) *''Sant Gyaneshwar'' (1982) *''

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'' (1981) as Shri Ram *''Nai Imarat'' (1981) *''

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'' (1980) as Yashoda's husband *''Gori Dian Jhanjran'' (1980) as Choudhary *''

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'' (1979) as Prakash Mariwalla *'' Balam Pardesia'' (1979) *'' Mera Rakshak'' (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 beloved ones due to a curse put on him and his family by a widow, whose son Dharma was unintentionally killed by ...

'' (1978) *''

Toote Khilone ''Toote Khilone'' () is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language film produced by Prem Sawhney and Mahendra Shah. The film is directed by Ketan Anand. The film stars Ketan's cousin Shekhar Kapur, Shabana Azmi and Utpal Dutt. The film's music is by Bappi L ...

'' (1978) *''

Yehi Hai Zindagi ''Yehi Hai Zindagi'' () is a 1977 Hindi-language film. Produced by B. Nagi Reddy, it is directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Seema Deo, Utpal Dutt, Lucky Ali, Ramesh Deo and Neeta Mehta. The film's music was composed ...

'' (1977) *'' Zindagi'' (1976) as Ramesh R. Shukla *''Aarambh'' (1976) *'' Jeevan Jyoti'' (1976) as Harbhans *''Andolan'' (1975) *'' Apne Dushman'' (1975) as Singh *''

Himalay Se Ooncha ''Himalay Se Ooncha'' () is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by B.S. Thapa. The film stars Sunil Dutt as a reluctant mountaineer.. The title is based on H. P. S. Ahluwalia's book ''Higher than the Everest'' (1973) about the 1965 ...

'' (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. It is an adaptation of the 1962 Marathi language play ''To Mee Navhech'', written by Pralhad K. Atre and being acted by Prabhakar Panashikar. Navin Nischol and R ...

'' (1974) *'' Dil Ki Rahen'' (1973) *'' Haathi Ke Daant'' (1973) *''

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'' (1973) *''

Kunwara Badan ''Kunwara Badan'' is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Vimal Tiwari. Playback was sung by Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar. Music was composed by Ghanashyam & songs were penned by Rajendra Krishan. Cast * Madhu Chanda * Paintal * Rakesh Pand ...

'' (1973) *''

Amar Prem ''Amar Prem'' () is a 1972 Indian Hindi romantic drama film directed by Shakti Samanta. It is a remake of the Bengali film '' Nishi Padma'' (1970), directed by Arabinda Mukherjee, who wrote screenplay for both the films based on the Bengali s ...

'' (1972) as Anand Babu's Brother-in-law *''

Anokha Daan Anokha Daan is a 1972 Hindi film directed by Asit Sen. The film starred Anil Dhawan, Rakesh Pandey, Kabir Bedi, Archana and Zaheera. Cast * Archana * Kabir Bedi * Tarun Bose * Anil Dhawan * Mukri * Nadira * Rakesh Pandey * Zaheera Music Th ...

'' (1972) *'' Man Jaiye'' (1972) as Ajay Sharma *'' Rakhwala'' (1971) (as Rakesh Panday) as Suresh *''

Do Raha ''Do Raha'' () is a 1971 Hindi-language drama film. The film stars Anil Dhawan, Radha Saluja, Shatrughan Sinha. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Aval'' (1972). Cast *Anil Dhawan as Ravindra Kumar Bharti *Radha Saluja as Geeta *Shatrugh ...

'' (1971) *''

'' (1969) (as Rakesh) as Samar Thakur

Serials

*''

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'' (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 *'' Devi'' (2003) TV series *''

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'' (2002) as Pandit Vidhadhar Shastri - Shatimaan's adoptive 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 Indian male film actors 1940 births Living people 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 Actors from Mumbai