{
  "id": 9908608,
  "title": "Happy Birthday Chunky Panday: Interesting Facts To Know About The Actor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/happy-birthday-chunky-panday-interesting-facts-to-know-about-the-actor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T04:22:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/ampstories/photo-gallery/happy-birthday-chunky-panday-interesting-facts-to-know-about-the-actor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Bollywood actor Chunky Panday celebrated his 64th birthday. Before his foray into cinema, Panday completed formal acting training at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). He made his acting debut in the movie \"Aag Hi Aag,\" heralding his entry into Hindi cinema. Chunky Panday's breakthrough role came in the 1988 film \"Tezaab,\" where he played the character Babu alongside Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit. This performance garnered him significant recognition in the industry.\n\nInterestingly, Panday also ventured into Bangladeshi films during the 1990s, appearing in several successful films and gaining popularity among Bangladeshi audiences. Despite starting with conventional roles, he later gained fame for his comic timing and memorable supporting roles. Born as Suyash Sharad Panday, he earned the nickname \"Chunky\" from a cousin who struggled to pronounce his real name.",
  "summary": "Bollywood star Chunky Panday has turned 64 on Saturday, September 26, 2026. On his special day, take a look at some of the interesting facts about him. Before entering Bollywood, Panday underwent formal training in acting and was associated with FTII. Chunky made his acting debut with Aag Hi Aag, marking the beginning of his career in Hindi cinema. His role as Babu in Tezaab (1988), alongside…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chunky Panday celebrated 64th birthday on September 26, 2026",
    "Made debut in 1986 film Aag Hi Aag, entered Hindi cinema",
    "Gained fame for comic timing, supporting roles in Bangladeshi films"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}