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Rakesh Pandey (actor)

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Rakesh Pandey
Born
NationalityIndian
Alma materIndian Film and Television Institute
OccupationActor
Years active1969–present

Rakesh Pandey is an Indian actor in Hindi and Bhojpuri films. He has appeared in TV serials such as Chotti Bahu and Dehleez. He is an alumnus of the Indian Film and Television Institute, Pune.[1]

Early life

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Born in Ambala Haryana, Rakesh graduated from Shamsher High School Nahan in 1961. He is a graduate of Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1966, he left the Indian Film and Television Institute and joined the IPTA. His film debut came in 1969 in Sara Akash, based on the novel by Rajendra Yadav, and directed by Basu Chatterjee. He was awarded the President's Award. As a Bhojpuri actor,[2] he received the fourth Bhojpuri Film Award for Lifetime Achievement. He acted in the first Bhojpuri TV serial Sanchi Piritia.[3]

Filmography

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Films

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Serials

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References

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  1. ^ "FTII-Film and Television Institute of India, Pune". Virtualpune.com. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Filmi Halchal : News from Bhojpuri Film Industry". Anjoria.com. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Manoj Bhawuk :: राकेश पाण्डेय से मनोज भावुक के बात-चीत :: Bhojaptara Devanagari :: Bhojpuri Literature Online in Devanagari". Bhojpatra.net. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
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