Chunky Panday has been a part of the Indian entertainment world for almost 40 years! During this time, he has taken on many roles, from great heroes to funny sidekicks and even villains. Now, he has proud new titles: father of rising star Ananya Panday and husband to famous Bhavana Pandey.
In an enjoyable chat with HT, Chunky shared how happy he is about Ananya and Bhavana’s growing fame. When asked about how people recognize him nowadays, he chuckled and said, “Now, people come to me and say, ‘Oh, you’re Ananya Panday’s dad!’ It feels great! It’s such a joyful feeling to be recognized because of your child.”
He added that Bhavana is also becoming a star from her show, “Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives” on Netflix. In fact, when they were in Paris, many people recognized Bhavana first because of the show! Chunky shared that fans would ask him to take their pictures, saying, “You’re her husband, right?” Seeing his family succeed makes him incredibly happy.
Chunky encountered fans from different age groups: older millennials who remember him as Babban from “Tezaab,” younger Gen Z fans who know him as Aakhri Pasta from “Housefull,” and fans of both Ananya and Bhavana. He said, “I feel like I’m living a dream as Ananya’s dad, Bhavana’s husband, Aakhri Pasta, and Babban!”
Talking about his younger daughter, Rysa, Chunky noted that she can be very picky about things. He said, “Rysa has very high standards. If she doesn’t like something, she’s not afraid to say it. It’s good to have someone who keeps us on track!”
Chunky is set to appear in a new web series called “Griha Laxmi,” where he will play a tough gangster. This series features other stars like Hina Khan and Rahul Dev and premieres on Epic On on January 16.
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