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