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My Take
Daya Shankar Pandey is the kind of character actor who makes an entire film feel more solid. Across Lagaan, Gangaajal, Swades and Raajneeti, he has shown up in the backbone of serious Indian cinema, trading leading-man glamour for dependable depth. Born in Mumbai in 1965, he now reaches living rooms as Inspector Chalu Pandey in a beloved serial. What I appreciate is the trust he has accumulated, one role at a time. When a film carries an actor like him in the supporting cast, you sense it will not let you down. That quiet reliability is its own kind of stardom.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daya Shankar Pandey
- Name (Japanese)
- ダヤ・シャンカール・パンディ
- Reading
- だや・しゃんかーる・ぱんでぃ
- Born
- November 19, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daya%20Shankar%20Pandey
Frequently asked questions
When was Daya Shankar Pandey born?
Born November 19, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Daya Shankar Pandey from?
Daya Shankar Pandey is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Daya Shankar Pandey do?
Daya Shankar Pandey works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.