Rakesh Pandey Death News: Senior actor Rakesh Pandey passes through 77 due to cardiac arrest – The Times of India

Senior actor Rakesh Pandey died on 21 March 2025 at 8:50 am due to cardiac arrest. He was admitted to the Aroganidhi Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai, where he was being treated in a deep care unit. He was 77 years old and survived his wife, daughter Jasmit and granddaughter. His last rites were performed on 22 March at Shastri Nagar crematorium.
Rakesh Pandey was born on 9 April 1940 in Himachal Pradesh, India. His acting journey began in 1969 with the film ‘Sara Akash’, where he played the role of Summer. It marked the beginning of a long and successful career in both Hindi and Bhojpuri cinema.
Over the years, he played a variety of roles in various styles. In 1978, he played the role of Mars in ‘Mera Rakshak’, helping him to gain more recognition. The same year, he also appeared in the film ‘Darwaza’, further proven his versatility as an actor.
Some of his most notable films include ‘Yehi Hai Zindagi’ (1977), where he gave a strong performance, and ‘Woh Main Nahin’ (1974), in which he played Ranjit Mukherjee. He also impressed the audience with his role in ‘Do Raha’ (1971).
In Bhojpuri cinema, Rakesh Pandey left an impression with films like ‘Balam Pardesia’ (1979), which was well received. He also acted in ‘Bhaiya Dose’, further shown his ability to perform in various languages ​​and film industries.
Apart from films, he also worked in television. He played Dadaji (Dada) in the popular show ‘Fourteen daughter -in -lawAnd was also a part of ‘Dehlij’.