Meet actor who is best know for his comedy films, left audience shocked after playing negative roles, daughter is also an actress, he is…
GH News June 17, 2025 06:06 PM

In the ever-evolving world of cinema the true versatility and talent of an actor are only known through their diverse choices of work. This industry is quick to typecast and stereotype an actor in a particular niche if they keep working in the same genre. However besides these labels there was one actor who carved a space for himself in the comedy genre with his quick wit and impeccable comic timing in several films. But besides being best known for his comic films he also proved his adaptable skills by delivering some intense roles.
The actor that we are talking about is none other than Chunky Panday.
Chunky made his debut in the world of entertainment in the year 1987 opposite Neelam Kothari. His first film was Aag Hi Aag. But the film that rose him to fame was Tezaab. But besides delivering several comedy films and his an iconic Aakhri Pasta dialogue thats a part of meme culture even today. He also ventured into some intense roles.
Some of his films that revealed his dark acting side are Doomsday Begum Jaan Prasthanam Saaho and more.
Prastham is a political drama that was released in the year 2018. Chunky played the role of a shrewd businessman in this film. It also featured actors like Sanjay Dutt Manisha Koirala Amyra Dastur Ali Fazal and Jackie Shroff.
In 2019 another film Saaho revealing his negative side hit the theatres. Featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Prabhas in the lead this action thriller received a mixed reaction from the audience.
Chunky also played a double role in the series Abhay 2. In this Ken Ghosh series he portrayed the role of a serial killer. Chunkys work was widely appreciated and hailed in this film.
Chunkys daughter Ananya Panday is currently dominating the entertainment industry. She made her debut with Student of the Year 2 and has appeared in many films like Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Gehraiyaan. Her recent work in Call Me Bae was widely appreciated. She is all geared up to appear next in Karan Johars Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri
Doing an array of films in his career trajectory Chunky has proved himself as a remarkable performer time and again.