MUMBAI: On actor Chunky Panday’s 63rd birthday on Friday, actress Ananya Panday shared an adorable picture from her childhood days to wish her “papa”.
Ananya took to Instagram, where she shared a warm family photograph from her childhood days In the image, Chunky is seen dressed in a white outfit and is holding the actress’ toddler sister in his arms. Bhavna Panday, standing next to him, is smiling. In front of them, a young Ananya is smiling at the camera.
For the caption, Ananya wrote: “Happy birthday papa.”
Chunky began his acting career in 1987 with the multi-starrer Aag Hi Aag, opposite Neelam Kothari. He was then cast in Paap Ki Duniya with Sunny Deol and Neelam. From 1987 to 1993, Panday appeared in numerous multi-hero films, often in supporting roles.
His notable successes include Paap Ki Duniya, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Ghar Ka Chiraag, Rupaye Dus Karod, Vishwatma, Lootere, and Aankhen. His only solo hit was Parda Hai Parda.
After suffering a dip in his career, the actor returned in 2003 with minor roles in Qayamat, Elaan, Don, and Apna Sapna Money Money.
He gained popularity for comedy roles, especially as Indo-Italian “Aakhiri Pasta” in Housefull. Preferring character roles over leading ones, he later expanded into villains in Begum Jaan, Prassthanam, Saaho, Sardar, and the web series Abhay, showing his versatility beyond
comedy.