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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chunky Pandey says actors prepare extensively for their roles these days: ‘Earlier, they didn't really prepare'
Bollywood actor recently spoke about the growth of the and expressed his admiration for today's actors, who prioritise preparing themselves for their roles. Chunky Pandey on Industry's growth In an interview with India Today, Chunky shared his thoughts on how filmmaking has evolved to become more methodical and structured. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Today, what surprises me the most is that actors do a lot of preparation for movies. That's very surprising – earlier, they didn't really prepare. Now, it's a very good thing. I mean, I've also started preparing for films now,' he said. Chunky Pandey wishes to re release 'Vishwatma' Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Pathaan' enters Rs 200 crore club; mints Rs 52 crore at domestic box office on fourth day The 'Aankhen 'actor highlighted how modern filmmaking has become more scientific and planned. He acknowledged that the process now involves a lot of effort and detailed planning, in contrast to earlier times when everything was more spontaneous and experimental on set. He admitted that he misses those days filled with on-set fun and improvisation. 'This is the golden time of cinema – there are so many options today. There's big-screen cinema, OTT platforms, television, Instagram, YouTube. I think this is the best time to be around. You can be sitting in Kolkata and become a star,' Chunky added. When asked to name an old film he would like to see re-released, Chunky chose his 1992 movie 'Vishwatma'. Chunky Pandey's work front Chunky recently appeared in Detective Sherdil, alongside , Boman Irani, Banita Sandhu, and Diana Penty. Directed by Ravi Chhabriya, the film was released on an OTT platform yesterday (June 20). He is also enjoying the success of his recent comedy-suspense thriller 'Housefull 5', alongside and Abhishek Bachchan.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
This is golden time of cinema: Chunky Pandey on changing times in film industry
Veteran actor Chunky Pandey, known for his effortless charm and comic timing, recently opened up about how much the film industry has evolved over the years - especially when it comes to preparation and the science behind filmmaking exclusively with India Today, the 'Aankhen' actor said, 'Yeah, every day is a surprise. Today, what surprises me the most is that actors do a lot of preparation for movies. That's very surprising - earlier, they didn't really prepare. Now, it's a very good thing. I mean, I've also started preparing for films now.'advertisementThe actor, who has seen the industry transition over decades, reflected on how filmmaking has become more meticulous and calculated. 'There's a lot of effort. I wouldn't say just effort, but there's a science behind making movies today,' he explained, adding, 'In our days, too, there was a science - but that science was fun. Everything happened on the sets. We experimented. I do miss that era.' Despite the nostalgia, Chunky remains optimistic and excited about the current cinematic landscape. 'This is the golden time of cinema - there are so many options today. There's big cinema, OTT, television, Instagram, YouTube. I think this is the best time to be around. You can be sitting in Kolkata and become a star.'When asked if there was one film which he would like to re-release for today's audience, he said, 'Vishwatma'(1992). I love that film, it's my favourite of my own films.'advertisementChunky was recently seen in 'Detective Sherdil' which stars Diljit Dosanjh, Boman Irani, Diana Penty among others.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who is best know for his comedy films, left audience shocked after playing negative roles, daughter is also an actress, he is...
Meet actor who is best know for his comedy films, left audience shocked after playing negative roles, daughter is also an actress, he is... 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 that's 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. Chunky's work was widely appreciated and hailed in this film. Chunky's 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 Johar's ' 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.
NDTV
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
When Chunky Panday Attended A Funeral For Money: "Couldn't Throw Tantrums, The Body Was Right In Front Of Me"
New Delhi: Chunky Panday, who was recently seen in Housefull 5, recalled a bizarre incident where he was called to attend a funeral in exchange of a hefty pay cheque. Chunky Panday recalled the time when there was no social media and actors didn't have alternate source of income. Sharing the vivid details of the incident, Chunky Panday said he didn't attend the event "out of choice." What's Happening In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Chunky Panday recalled when he was called to attend a funeral for money. "In those days, there was no source of income besides doing films or going for events. There was no Instagram, YouTube, no ads also. It was a different world that time," he said. Chunky shared that one day he received a call from an event organiser who wanted him to stop by at a place for ten minutes. "He asked me to come in white clothes. I thought it's a theme. He didn't tell me where he was calling me. I reached and saw a lot of crowd outside and everyone was dressed in white, so I thought it's a big event," he said. Chunky Panday kept his words and reached the place in time. As soon as he spotted the dead body, he thought that the event organiser was dead. "As I went inside, I saw a dead body lying there. I am so innocent that I thought the organiser died. Then the organiser came to me and I asked him, 'Who died?' He said, 'It's a funeral that I have called you for'. I couldn't shout, throw tantrums, I am in the middle of a funeral and the body was right in front of me. He told me, 'If you cry, I will give you more money'. The actor who went with me cried a lot, he got Rs 50,000 more," Chunky recalled. Chunky also revealed the reason why they were called at the event. The person, who died, had taken a lot of loans and his family apprehended that the creditors would come demanding returns. So, his family had come up with a plan. "There was a reason why we were called there. The one who died, he was under a lot of debt. His family was scared that the creditors will come and they will have to return the money. So they had spread the rumour that he produced a film and all his money went in that. Actors were called to create the impression that he was producing a film," he said. In A Nutshell Chunky Panday, who went through a rough phase in mid '90s, recalled an incident when he was invited to a funeral in exchange of money.
Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Chunky Panday says he attended a funeral for money, was told he'll get more if he cries: ‘The body was right in front of me'
Chunky Panday, who went through rough times in the mid-1990s after being a successful movie actor for nearly a decade, recently shared that he once attended a funeral in exchange for money. Chunky shared that this happened 38 years ago and while he did get paid for attending a funeral, it wasn't something that he actively agreed to beforehand. Chunky shared that the man who called him for the funeral offered to pay him more money if he managed to shed a tear or two. In a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Chunky shared that he landed at a funeral 'by mistake' and that it was 'not out of choice.' He said that actors, in the 1980s, did not have many alternate streams of income. There was no social media, actors were not present in advertising so they could only make money via movies and attending events. 'In those days, there was no source of income besides doing films or going for events. There was no Instagram, YouTube, no ads also. It was a different world that time,' he said. Chunky recalled that one day, he received a call from an event organiser who wanted him to stop by at a place for ten minutes. Chunky shared that he was going for a shoot but the event was on his way so the organiser asked him to stop by. 'He asked me to come in white clothes. I thought it's a theme. He didn't tell me where he was calling me. I reached and saw a lot of crowd outside and everyone was dressed in white, so I thought it's a big event,' he said. ALSO READ | Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur had net worth of Rs 10,300 crore, hired 'parenting coach' to be a better father to his 4 children Chunky shared that as he stepped inside, he saw a dead body and innocently thought that the event organiser was dead. 'As I went inside, I saw a dead body lying there. I am so innocent that I thought the organiser died. Then the organiser came to me and I asked him, 'Who died?' He said, 'It's a funeral that I have called you for'. I couldn't shout, throw tantrums, I am in the middle of a funeral and the body was right in front of me. He told me, 'If you cry, I will give you more money'. The actor who went with me cried a lot, he got Rs 50,000 more,' Chunky recalled with a laugh. The Housefull 5 actor then shared the reason as to why he was called there. He was told that the man who died had taken a lot of loans and the family was scared that the creditors will come and ask for their money, so they came up with a plan. 'There was a reason why we were called there. The one who died, he was under a lot of debt. His family was scared that the creditors will come and they will have to return the money. So they had spread the rumour that he produced a film and all his money went in that. Actors were called to create the impression that he was producing a film,' he said.
