CHUNKY PANDEY

CHUNKY PANDEY - Film Actor

Suyash 'Chunky' Pandey (born 26 September 1962) His father Sharad Pandey is famous doctor. His mother Snehlata Pandey is famous dietician.  

Pandey started out his Bollywood career in 1987, with the film Aag Hi Aag opposite Neelam Kothari, Pandey shot to the spotlight with his role as Munna's (Anil Kapoor) friend in the movie Tezaab in 1988.This was the first big break for Pandey as he received a Filmfare award nomination for the best supporting actor for his performance in the film. Since then he has appeared in many films with mixed success throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. Most of his films where he had the leading role did not fare well at the box office except Mitti Aur Sona (1989) to some extent. Subsequently Pandey starred alongside other male lead actors such as Govinda, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt and Jeetendra.

The advent of the 90s saw a new wave of actors such as Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Rahul Roy and Shahrukh Khan taking on roles as "romantic heroes" while Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty grabbed the "action hero" roles. Pandey found it difficult to slot himself in either category. In 1993, he starred as the second lead to Govinda in the David Dhawan directed blockbuster Aankhen (1993). Unfortunately, the credit of the movie's success went to Govinda and Kader Khan. Pandey could not capitalize on the mega success of the film, "Aankhen". Gradually since the mid 90s, Pandey's career began to fade.

Before taking a hiatus, his last Bollywood release was Teesra Kaun, then he moved to Bangladeshi Cinema coming back sporadically to play supporting roles in films like Bollywood with D (film), Qayamat: City Under Threat, Elaan, Don: The Chase Begins Again, Darwaza Bandh Rakho and Apna Sapna Money Money.

His recent performance was as "Aakhiri Pasta" in the 2010 comedy hit Housefull (2010 film)Housefull where he was lauded by critics and fans for his hilarious performance. He reprised his role as Akhri Pasta in the sequel Housefull 2 in 2012.

He has appeared in over 55 movies in a career that has spanned over two decades and has been nominated once for his supportive role in Tezaab. 

Chunky also worked in Bangladeshi Cinema and most of his movies were successful.

He decided to make a comeback to Bollywood during 2002 and ended up appearing in over a dozen movies.

Apart from appearing in movies, Chunky is also involved in a business 'Bollywood Electric' which hosts stage shows. He and his wife Bhavna also run a health food restaurant in Mumbai, India.

Chunky married Bhavna Pandey in 1998 and has two daughters.