Nitesh Pandey Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography & More
Nitesh Pandey Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Death Date: 24/05/2023
Death Cause: Cardiac Arrest
Age: 50 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Writer • Producer • Director |
| Famous for | Playing the role of Dheeraj Kapoor in the TV show Anupamaa |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 175 cm** in meters**- 1.75 m** in feet & inches**- 5’ 9”** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Actor): Baazi (1995) TV (Actor): Tejas (1995) Web Series (Actor): What The Folks Season 4 (2022) Short film (Director): Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga (2019) |
| Last Film | Film: Badhaai Do (2022) TV: Anupamaa (2023) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | Source 1: 17 January 1973 (Wednesday) Source 2: 11 May 1973 (Friday) |
| Birthplace | Almora, Uttarakhand, India |
| Date of Death | 24 May 2023 |
| Place of Death | Igatpuri, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Age (at the time of death) | 50 Years |
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest check sources India Today |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Almora, Uttarakhand |
| School | St. Stanislaus High School, Mumbai |
| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Sociology and History in 1992 check sources Facebook - Nitesh Pandey |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian turned Vegan check sources Instagram - Nitesh Pandey |
| Political Inclination | Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)  |
| Hobbies | • Cooking  • Travelling • Doing Yoga • Watching tennis  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
| Marriage Date | • First Marriage: Year, 1998 • Second Marriage: Year, 2003 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | • First Wife: Ashwini Kalsekar (m. 1998, div. 2002)  • Second Wife: Arpitaa Pandey (m. 2003)  |
| Children | Son- Aarav Pandey  Daughter- None |
| Parents | Father- Kanti Pandey Mother- Name not known |
| Siblings | Brother- One (name not known) Sister- None |
| Other Relatives | Mother-in-law: Aarti Pandya Brother-in-law: Siddharth Nagar  |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Mahindra SsangYong Rexton RX7 SUV  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nitesh Pandey
Nitesh Pandey was an Indian actor, writer, producer, and director, who was active in the entertainment field for more than 25 years. He worked in various TV shows and films, showcasing his talent and versatility. He played mainly supportive and humorous roles.
From his early school days, he displayed a keen interest in acting and actively took part in numerous plays and cultural events. After completing his schooling, he delved into the world of theatre, honing his acting skills under the guidance of respected mentors such as Pt. Satyadev Dubey, Sunil Shanbag, and Bhupendra Deshmukh.
In the year 1990, he started his professional journey as a theatre actor. Throughout his career, he graced the stage with his presence in several plays, such as Aastha, Misal Pav, and Main Bhi Superman.
Nitesh Pandey (left) with Asif Basra (right) and Rasika Oak during the play’ Main Bhi Superman’ in 1995
His debut TV show Tejas was initially aired on BITV in 1995 but unfortunately got discontinued after a few episodes due to BITV losing its satellite rights.
He continued his journey in the television realm, appearing in several notable TV shows. In 2001, he portrayed the character of Ankush in Manzilein Apani Apani. In 2002, he played the role of Mehul in Justujoo and Pranay in Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani. In 2011, he appeared as Armaan in Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, and in 2012, he took on the character of Harish Kumar in Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. In 2020, he essayed on the role of Hasmukh ‘Hasu’ Gadhvi/Batuk Nath in Indiawaali Maa.
A photo of Nitesh Pandey (right) with Mukesh Khanna on the sets of a TV show
Nitesh Pandey (extreme left) with the cast of his TV show Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara
A scene of Nitesh Pandey in his TV show Jaankhilavan Jasoos
Poster of Nitesh Pandey’s TV show Indiawaali Maa
He later decided to step away from television due to consistently being offered roles of fatherly or uncle-like figures; however, he made a comeback in 2023 with his role as Dheeraj Kapoor in the TV serial Anupamaa.
Nitesh Pandey (extreme right) with the cast of his TV show Anupamaa
In the 2006 film Khosla Ka Ghosla, he played the character of Mani. In the 2007 film Om Shanti Om, he played the role of Anwar Sheikh, Shah Rukh Khan ‘s assistant. In the 2012 film Dabangg 2, starring Salman Khan , he appeared as a doctor. In the 2015 film Hunterr, he essayed the character of Deepak Surve. In the 2016 film Madaari, starring Irrfan Khan , he portrayed the role of Sanjay Jagtap. In the 2022 film Badhai Do, starring Rajkummar Rao , he played the character of Prem Singh.
A photo of Nitesh Pandey (left) with Arbaaz Khan on the sets of Dabangg 2
Nitesh Pandey (left) with Imtiaz Ali on the sets of a TV show
Nitesh Pandey (second from left) during the shoot of the film Mickey Virus
In 2022, he made his debut in the popular web series “What the Folks” as Prakash Sharma in its fourth season. The series premiered on YouTube and it was produced by Dice Media. Following that, he was also cast in the series “Bajao.” He also acted in Papa vs PMS.
A poster of Nitesh Pandey’s debut web series What The Folks Season 4
A poster of Nitesh Pandey’s debut web series What The Folks Season 4
A poster of Nitesh Pandey’s debut web series What The Folks Season 4
A poster of Nitesh Pandey’s short film Papa vs PMS
In 2014, he ventured into the field of production and established his own company called Dream Castle Entertainment Private Limited. Through his production company, he undertook projects involving the creation of radio shows for prominent stations such as 91.1 Radiocity FM and 92.7 Big FM.
He embarked on another production venture by establishing Big Guy Productions LLP in 2017. Under this production company, he took on the roles of producer and director for two short films titled ‘Jale Tere Hoat’ and ‘Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga’. Both of these short films garnered significant recognition and acclaim, earning numerous international awards for their exceptional storytelling and craftsmanship.
An award won by Nitesh Pandey’s short film Jale Tere Hoat
The logo of Nitesh Pandey’s production house Big Guy Productions LLP
While working on a television series in the Igatpur area of Mumbai, a tragic incident occurred on the night of May 24, 2023. Unfortunately, around 1:30 am, he unexpectedly passed away in his hotel room due to a cardiac arrest at the age of 50 years.
He had a great fondness for dogs and owned three dogs named Boris, Duke, and Oscar.
A photo of Nitesh Pandey playing with one of his three dogs
He actively participated in various social campaigns, one of which was the Save The Rivers campaign.
Nitesh Pandey was appreciated by Sadhguru for his participation in Save The Rivers Campaign
He shared his passion for acting by providing acting classes through his own acting studio called The Focus Theatre Studio. check sources YouTube – The Focus Theatre Studio
A poster of Nitesh Pandey’s acting workshop
In addition to his work in films and television, he was also involved in shooting advertisements for a variety of brands.
Nitesh Pandey during the shoot of an advertisement
A photo of Nitish Pandey during the shoot of an advertisement
A Fish Called Wanda was his favourite film.
He was very proud of his Kumaoni roots and revealed in an interview that his maternal grandfather was the brother of the legendary poet Sumitranandan Pant. He also revealed that his wife, Arpitaa Pandey, was the granddaughter of noted author Amritlal Nagar.
Nitesh Pandey with his wife, Arpitaa Pandey
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