Pandey started out his Bollywood career in 1987, with the film Aag Hi Aag opposite Neelam Kothari, Pandey shot to the spotlight with his role as Munna’s (Anil Kapoor) friend in the movie Tezaab in 1988. This was the first big break for Pandey as he received a Filmfare award nomination for the best supporting actor for his performance in the film. Since then he has appeared in many films with mixed success throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. Most of his films where he had the leading role did not fare well at the box office except Mitti Aur Sona (1989) to some extent. Subsequently Pandey starred alongside other male lead actors such as Govinda, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt and Jeetendra.

The advent of the 90s saw new chocolate boys such as Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Rahul Roy and Shahrukh Khan come in as “romantic heroes” while Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty grabbed the “action hero” roles. Pandey found it difficult to slot himself in either category. In 1993, he starred as the second lead to Govinda in the David Dhawan directed blockbuster Aankhen (1993). Unfortunately, the credit of the movie’s success went to Govinda and Kader Khan. Pandey could not capitalize on the mega success of the film, “Aankhen”. Gradually since the mid 90s, Pandey’s career began to fade.

Before taking a hiatus, his last Bollywood release was Teesra Kaun, then he moved to Bangladeshi Cinema coming back sporadically to play supporting roles in films like Bollywood with D (film), Qayamat: City Under Threat, Elaan, Don: The Chase Begins Again, Darwaza Bandh Rakho and Apna Sapna Money Money.
His recent performance was as “Aakhiri Pasta” in the 2010 comedy hit Housefull where he was lauded by critics and fans for his hilarious performance. He reprised his role as Akhri Pasta in the sequel Housefull 2 in 2012.

Movies Done By chunky Pandey

1981 Rocky Bell-ringer student (extra) in song “Rocky Mera Naam”
1987 Aag Hi Aag Vijay Singh
1988 Tezaab Baban
1988 Gunahon Ka Faisla Sheru
1988 Paap Ki Duniya Inspector Vijay
1988 Khatron Ke Khiladi Mahesh Avtar
1988 Agnee Babla
1989 Ustad
1989 Paanch Papi
1989 Mitti Aur Sona Vijay Bhushan
1989 Kasam Vardi Ki
1989 Ghar Ka Chiraag Ravi
1989 Na-Insaafi Sonu
1989 Gola Barood Vigat
1989 Zakham
1990 Zahreelay Raju Verma
1990 Tadap
1990 Nakabandi Raja ‘Munna’ D. Singh
1990 Khilaaf Vikram ‘Vicky’ Veerpratap Singh
1990 Atishbaaz
1990 Aaj Ke Shahenshah
1991 Kohraam
1991 Do Matwale Amar
1991 Rupaye Dus Karod Suraj
1991 Jeevan Daata Guddu/Shankar
1992 Parda Hai Parda Vijay
1992 Sone Ki Lanka Rohit
1992 Naseebwaala Amar
1992 Kasak
1992 Vishwatma Akash Bhardwaj
1992 Khule-Aam Surya
1992 Apradhi Salim/Ravi
1993 Aankhen Ranjeet (Munnu)
1993 Lootere Ali
1993 Police Wala Jimmy/CBI Officer Jagmohan Nath
1993 Aakhri Chetawani
1994 Gopalaa Major Anand/Gopal “Gopala” Anand
1994 Insaniyat Hariharan
1994 Bollywood Ashok
1994 Teesra Kaun? Vijay Verma Mithun Chakraborty Replaced Chunkey Pandey Comeo himself in Twins Brother
1997 Kaun Rokega Mujhe
1997 Bhoot Bhungla Amar
1998 Tirchhi Topiwale Anand
1999 Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan Chali D’Souza
2000 Jwalamukhi Police inspector Bhola
2001 Kasam Fugitive
2003 Qayamat: City Under Threat Gopal, a scientist
2003 Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost Ajay singh
2005 Elaan Salim
2005 D Raghav
2005 Ssukh Rakesh Verma
2006 Apna Sapna Money Money Rana Jang Bahadur
2006 Darwaaza Bandh Rakho Raghu
2006 Don: The Chase Begins Again T.J (Special Appearance)
2006 I See You Akshay ‘AK’ Kapoor
2007 Fool N Final Rocky
2007 Om Shanti Om As himself – Special Appearance
2008 Hello Darling Rocky
2009 Ek: The Power of One Balli
2009 Paying Guest Ronnie
2009 Sankat City Sikandar Khan (Dual role)
2009 Daddy Cool Harry
2009 Shortkut Guru Kapoor
2009 De Dana Dan Nonny Chadda
2010 Click Manu Sharma
2010 Housefull Akhri Pasta
2010 Tees Maar Khan Himself
2011 Ready Special appearance
2011 Rascals Bhagat Bhulabhai Chouhan(BBC)
2012 Housefull 2 Aakhiri Pasta
2012 Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum Baba 3G
2012 Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke Khukhri Thapa / Paaji
2013 Bullett Raja Lallan Tiwari
2013 Himmatwala Michael Jaikishan
2014 Gang of Ghosts Gulab Chand
2014 Humshakals Bijlani
2016 Housefull 3 Akhri Pasta/Aakhri Aastha
2016 Films that have not yet been releasedBadman
2017 Begum Jaan Kabir
2019 Saaho Devraj
2019 Prassthanam Bajwa Khatri
2019 Housefull 4 Akhri Pasta
2020 Jawaani Jaaneman Rajender Sharma aka Rocky
2020 Vikun Tak Debut Marathi Flim
2020 Abhay Antagonist

Awards and nominations Received By Chunky Pandey

2013 IIFA Awards Best Performance in a Comic Role Housefull 2 Nominated
2013 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role Housefull 2 Nominated
2007 Filmfare Awards Best Performance in a Comic Role Apna Sapna Money Money Nominated
2007 IIFA Awards Best Performance in a Comic Role Apna Sapna Money Money Nominated
1989 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Award Tezaab Nominated