Sudip Pandey
{{Short description|Indian actor (died 2025)}}
{{use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox actor
| image = Sudip Pandey Bhojpuri actor.png
| caption = Pandey in 2019
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Tekari, Gaya district, Bihar, India
| death_date = {{death date|df=y|2025|01|15}}
| death_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| occupation = Actor, producer, politician
| years_active = 2007–2025
| known_for = Contribution to Bhojpuri cinema and Bihar tourism
| party = Nationalist Congress Party {{cite web | last=Hindi | first=Max Maharashtra | title=भोजपुरी एक्टर और NCP नेता सुदीप पांडेय से रंगदारी वसूलने के मामले में नवी मुंबई हाउसिंग सोसाइटी के अध्यक्ष व प्रबंधक पर मामला दर्ज | website=Max Maharashtra Hindi | date=2021-11-22 | url=https://hindi.maxmaharashtra.com/news-window/a-case-has-been-registered-against-the-chairman-and-manager-of-navi-mumbai-housing-society-for-extorting-extortion-from-bhojpuri-actor-and-ncp-leader-sudip-pandey-1075282 | language=hi | access-date=2025-07-01}}
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Sudip Pandey (died 15 January 2025) was an Indian actor, producer, and politician primarily known for his contributions to Bhojpuri cinema and Bihar tourism.
Pandey debuted in 2007 with the film Bhojpuriya Bhaiya, which he also produced, and subsequently starred in several films and TV shows.
Life
Sudip Pandey was born and raised in Tekari, Gaya district, Bihar. His father, Upendra Pandey was a professor at SND College in Tekari, and his younger brother, Bihari Pandey is a teacher.{{Cite news|date=15 January 2025|title=टिकारी के लाल भोजपुरी अभिनेता सुदीप पांडेय का मुम्बई में निधन|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/gaya/news/tikaris-son-bhojpuri-actor-sudeep-pandey-passed-away-in-mumbai-134300905.html|website=bhaskar.com|access-date=2025-01-20}}
He obtained an engineering degree and worked as a software engineer in various firms in India and the United States for four years before transitioning to acting.{{Cite web |title=Sudip Pandey: सुदीप ने अमेरिका से लौटकर बनाई थी पहली फिल्म, छोटे पर्दे पर भी खूब हासिल की लोकप्रियता |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bhojpuri/sudip-pandey-death-know-lesser-known-facts-career-and-life-story-of-bhojpuri-actor-2025-01-15 |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}
Pandey died from a heart attack in Mumbai, on 15 January 2025. He was in his 30s.{{Cite news |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |date=16 January 2025 |title=Sudip Pandey, Bhojpuri cinema heartthrob, dies of heart attack |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/sudip-pandey-bhojpuri-cinema-heartthrob-dies-of-heart-attack-101736990813838.html |work=Hindustan Times}}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-17 |title=Bhojpuri cinema actor Sudip Pandey dies of heart attack: cardiologist explains why the young are at high risk |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/heart-health-cardiologist-bhojpuri-actor-sudip-pandey-9784063/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}
Acting career
Pandey made his acting debut in 2007 with the film Bhojpuriya Bhaiya, which he also produced. Following this, he starred in more than forty Bhojpuri language films, including:{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2020-09-10 |title=भोजपुरी स्टार सुदीप पांडेय पहुंचे टिकारी, सुशांत मामले पर कहा- CBI पर है पूरा भरोसा |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/bihar/state/gaya/bhojpuri-actor-sudeep-pandey-on-ssr-case/bh20200910125944602 |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=hi}}
- Bhojpuriya Bhaiya (2007)
- Bhojpuriya Daroga (2008)
- Masiha Babu (2009)
- Sautan (2010)
- Hamar Sangi Bajrangbali (2010)
- Nathuniya Pe Goli Mare (2010)
- Hum Hai Dharamyodha (2011)
- Hamar Lalkar (2011)
- Sharabi (2012)
- Kurbani (2013)
- Khuni Dangal (2014)
- Dharti Ke Beta (2014)
- Brijwa (2015)
- Jai Ho Jagdamba Mai (2015)
- Bagawat (2016)
- Bahinia (2017)
- Bagawat (2018)
- Jeena Sirf Tere Liye (2018)
- V For Victor (2019)
In addition to his film career, Pandey was active in television, hosting and acting in various serials such as Saat Vachan Saat Phere, Khandaan, Bihar Ek Khoj, Police Files, and Kahin Ka Haal Ba. He also served as the brand ambassador for Bihar tourism, promoting the state's cultural heritage through the initiative "Bihar Ek Khoj."{{Cite web |date=2025-01-15 |title=Bhojpuri actor Sudip Pandey dies of heart attack |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bhojpuri-actor-sudip-pandey-dies-of-heart-attack-2665391-2025-01-15 |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=India Today |language=en}}
One of his last projects was a home production film titled V For Victor,{{Cite web |date=2019-01-11 |title=V For Victor: सुदीप पांडे की बॉक्सिंग पर बनी हिंदी फीचर फिल्म वी फॉर विक्टर मार्च में होगी रिलीज - mobile |url=https://bollywood.punjabkesari.in/entertainment/news/sudip-pandey-movie-v-for-victor-release-in-march-933858 |access-date=2025-07-01 |website=punjabkesari}} where he played the title role. He was also working on a sequel to Paro Patna Wali at the time of his death.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-16 |title=Bhojpuri star Sudip Pandey passes away from heart attack |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/bhojpuri-star-sudip-pandey-passes-away-from-heart-attack/articleshow/117282135.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-01-20 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}
Political career
Pandey was vocal about the demand for a CBI probe in the case of the Death of Sushant Singh Rajput.{{Cite web |title=Bhojpuri star Sudip Pandey joins Congress |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=749829 |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}
On 10 September 2020, he joined Indian National Congress Party in Patna's Sadaqat Ashram in the presence of Madan Mohan Jha, Salman Khurshid, and Akhilesh Prasad Singh and Shaktisinh Gohil but resigned later.{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2020-10-14 |title=Bhojpuri actor Sudip Pandey becomes NCP's star campaigner in Bihar |url=https://thesamikhsya.com/breaking-news/bhojpuri-actor-sudip-pandey-becomes-ncps-star-campaigner-in-bihar |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=The Samikhsya |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=MK |first=Ajmal |date=2020-09-11 |title=ബിഹാര് പിടിക്കാന് കളി തുടങ്ങി കോണ്ഗ്രസ്; പ്രശസ്ത സിനിമാ താരം ഉള്പ്പടേയുള്ളവര് പാര്ട്ടിയില് |url=https://malayalam.oneindia.com/news/india/famous-bhojpuri-filim-star-sudip-pandey-joins-congress-in-bihar-261739.html |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=One India |language=ml}}
On 14 October 2020, Pandey joined Nationalist Congress Party in the presence of Praful Patel and Jayant Patil at the party’s headquarters in Mumbai.{{Cite web |title=Bhojpuri Actors Sudeep Pandey, Deepa Pandey Join NCP Ahead Of Bihar Polls |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bhojpuri-actors-sudeep-pandey-deepa-pandey-join-ncp-ahead-of-bihar-polls-2309642 |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}
He was appointed as NCP’s star campaigner in 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election.{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2020-10-14 |title=Bhojpuri actor Sudip Pandey becomes NCP's star campaigner in Bihar |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/state/maharashtra/bhojpuri-actor-sudip-pandey-becomes-ncps-star-campaigner-in-bihar/na20201014165258853 |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}
Awards and recognition
- Best Newcomer at the 3rd Bhojpuri Film Awards (2007, Mumbai)
- Pragya Vibhushan Award (2011, Patna)
- RK HIV/AIDS Research and Care Centre Awards (2012, 2013, Delhi/Mumbai)
- Abhimanyu Award at the Bhojpuri Samman Samaroh (2009, Banaras)
References
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External links
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Category:Year of birth uncertain
Category:Indian male television actors