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Date of birth17 January 1973 or 11 May 1973
Age50 years (at time of death)
BirthplaceAlmora, Uttarakhand, India
ProfessionActor, writer, producer, director
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried (at time of death)
SpouseArpitaa Pandey (second wife); previously married to Ashwini Kalsekar
FamilySon: Aarav Pandey; Father: Kanti Pandey
Nitesh Pandey Biography
Nitesh Pandey was an Indian actor, writer, producer and director whose career spanned theatre, television, film and digital series. Known for versatile and
Early life and backgroundNitesh Pandey was born in Almora, Uttarakhand, and brought up with strong ties to his Kumaoni heritage. He completed his schooling at St. Stanislaus High School in Mumbai and graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, with a degree in Sociology and History in 1992. From childhood he gravitated toward performance, participating in school plays and later training in theatre with mentors such as Pt. Satyadev Dubey, Sunil Shanbag and Bhupendra Deshmukh.
Career
Pandey launched his professional acting journey in theatre around 1990, appearing in stage productions including Aastha, Misal Pav and Main Bhi Superman. His screen debut came in 1995 with the films Baazi and the television series Tejas. Over the following decades he built a body of work across television serials, films, short films and web series, frequently cast in supporting and humorous parts.
On television he appeared in series such as Manzilein Apani Apani (2001), Justujoo and Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani (2002), Kuch Toh Log Kahenge (2011), Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012) and Indiawaali Maa (2020). After a period away from television prompted by repeated casting as older family figures, he returned in 2023 to play Dheeraj Kapoor on the serial Anupamaa.
In Hindi cinema Pandey was seen in a range of supporting roles: Mani in Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006), Anwar Sheikh in Om Shanti Om (2007), a doctor in Dabangg 2 (2012), Deepak Surve in Hunterr (2015), Sanjay Jagtap in Madaari (2016) and Prem Singh in Badhai Do (2022). He also worked in web content, making his debut in What The Folks Season 4 (2022) as Prakash Sharma and later appearing in projects such as Bajao and the short film Papa vs PMS.
Beyond acting, Pandey founded Dream Castle Entertainment Private Limited in 2014 and later Big Guy Productions LLP in 2017. Through these companies he produced radio content and short films; as producer and director he made the shorts Jale Tere Hoat and Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga, both of which received international recognition and awards. He also directed the short film Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga (2019).
Public profile
Pandey was known for a warm on- and off-screen presence and a clear affection for animals, especially dogs; he owned three pets named Boris, Duke and Oscar. He ran an acting studio called The Focus Theatre Studio where he offered classes and workshops, and he participated in social campaigns including Save The Rivers. His personal tastes included a fondness for the film A Fish Called Wanda. He described a dietary shift from non-vegetarian to vegan and was publicly associated with the Aam Aadmi Party.
Personal life
Pandey was married twice. His first marriage to Ashwini Kalsekar took place in 1998 and ended in divorce in 2002. In 2003 he married Arpitaa Pandey, with whom he had a son, Aarav Pandey. He was the son of Kanti Pandey; details about his mother are not noted in the available information. He was proud of family connections to literary figures: his maternal grandfather was a brother of poet Sumitranandan Pant, and his wife Arpitaa was a granddaughter of author Amritlal Nagar.
Final days and legacy
While working on a television series in the Igatpuri area of Mumbai, Nitesh Pandey passed away in his hotel room on 24 May 2023 at around 1:30 a.m. He was reported to be 50 years old and the cause of death was cardiac arrest. His passing was noted across the industry and among audiences who remembered him for his varied body of work across stage and screen.
Latest updates
The last film release that included Pandey was Badhai Do (2022), and his most recent television appearance was in Anupamaa (2023). His final web work included What The Folks Season 4 (2022). Beyond his screen credits, his production companies and short films continued to be part of his professional legacy.
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Recent Work
Television role as Dheeraj Kapoor
2023Film role as Prem Singh
2022Web series role as Prakash Sharma
2022Short film (director)
2019Career Highlights
- Started professional theatre acting around 1990 and trained under notable theatre mentors
- Screen debut in 1995 with Baazi (film) and Tejas (TV)
- Notable film roles in Khosla Ka Ghosla, Om Shanti Om, Dabangg 2, Hunterr, Madaari and Badhai Do
- Founded Dream Castle Entertainment Private Limited (2014) and Big Guy Productions LLP (2017)
- Directed and produced award-winning short films including Jale Tere Hoat and Ab Nunu Ka Kya Hoga
- Ran The Focus Theatre Studio offering acting classes
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