Daya Shankar Pandey (born 19 November 1965) is an Indian film and television actor known for his work in Hindi cinema and on television. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has appeared in several notable Hindi films and is widely recognised on television for his role as Inspector Chalu Pandey in the long-running sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
| Full name | Daya Shankar Pandey |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 November 1965 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film and television actor |
| Debut film | Pehla Nasha (1993) |
| Notable television role | Inspector Chalu Pandey in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Residence | Suburban Mumbai |
Pandey is based in the suburban area of Mumbai, the principal centre of the Hindi film and television industry. He has built his career primarily through supporting roles in mainstream Hindi cinema and through ensemble work on television.
Pandey began his film career with Pehla Nasha, released in 1993. He has since appeared in a number of Hindi films, including:
On television, Pandey plays Inspector Chalu Pandey in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, one of the most widely watched Hindi-language sitcoms in India. In addition to acting in the show, he serves as a creative consultant on the production.
Pandey's filmography includes collaborations with several prominent Hindi film projects of the 2000s, among them Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan and Swades, Prakash Jha's Gangaajal and Raajneeti. His sustained presence on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, where he is also involved on the creative side, has made him a familiar figure to Indian television audiences.
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