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India.com
4 days ago
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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.
News18
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Chunky Panday, Boman Irani & Diana Penty Get Candid About Whodunnits, Diljit Dosanjh & BTS Secrets
Chunky Panday, Boman Irani & Diana Penty Get Candid About Whodunnits, Diljit Dosanjh & BTS Secrets Last Updated: June 13, 2025, 22:00 IST Movies Videos Actors Chunky Panday, Boman Irani, Diana Penty, Banita Sandhu, and Sumeet Vyas come together for the upcoming Zee5 film Detective Sherdil. In a fun chat with CNN-News18, they opened up about what drew them to the project, their love for mystery thrillers, and what it was like working alongside Diljit Dosanjh. They also shared behind-the-scenes memories and even revealed which props they secretly took home! bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on: homevideos Chunky Panday, Boman Irani & Diana Penty Get Candid About Whodunnits, Diljit Dosanjh & BTS Secrets CNN name, logo and all associated elements ® and © 2024 Cable News Network LP, LLLP. A Time Warner Company. All rights reserved. CNN and the CNN logo are registered marks of Cable News Network, LP LLLP, displayed with permission. Use of the CNN name and/or logo on or as part of does not derogate from the intellectual property rights of Cable News Network in respect of them. © Copyright Network18 Media and Investments Ltd 2024. All rights reserved.
NDTV
13-06-2025
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- 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.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chunky Panday reveals he was once paid to attend a funeral: 'There was no source of income at the time'
Chunky Panday revealed he was once paid to attend a funeral, mistakenly thinking it was a regular event. The organiser told him, 'Agar aap royenge na, toh thoda zyada paisa milega' (If you cry, you will be paid more). Another actor cried and earned ₹50,000 extra. Chunky Panday recently appeared in Sajid Nadiadwala's Housefull 5, sharing the screen with Akshay Kumar , Riteish Deshmukh , Abhishek Bachchan , Nana Patekar among others. He is also seen in the film 'Detective Sherdil', sharing the screen with Boman Irani , Ratna Pathak Shah, and Diljit Dosanjh. The story centers on the themes of ambition and the lust for power and wealth. Recently, in an interview, Chunky amusingly told how he once attended a funeral solely to make some extra cash. Early Career Struggles and Misunderstanding In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Chunky reflected on a memorable experience from earlier in his career. He admitted, 'That was my mistake. Yes, I attended the funeral, but not out of choice. See, in those days, there was no source of income for actors besides going to events or doing movies. There was no YouTube, Instagram, or even ads at that time, as it was a different era." He revealed that an event organiser once invited him to attend a brief event, asking him to wear white, which he assumed was simply the dress code. However, when he arrived, he realized it was actually a funeral, and the crowd was surprised to see him there. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Funeral Incident and Payment Offer The actor shared a surprising experience from the event, recalling, 'I suddenly saw a dead body in front of me and thought the organiser had passed away.' He soon learned that he was actually there for a funeral. Feeling unable to react in such a solemn moment, the organiser joked, 'Agar aap royenge na, toh thoda zyada paisa milega'. Since Chunky isn't very emotional, he chose not to cry to avoid bursting into laughter. However, another actor at the funeral cried extensively and reportedly received an additional ₹50,000 for it. About 'Detective Sherdil' 'Detective Sherdil' blends mystery with dark comedy and has been praised for its engaging plot and Diljit's fresh portrayal of a detective character. The ensemble cast also includes Sumeet Vyas , Banita Sandhu, and Kashmira Irani.
