Bollywood actor Chunky Panday is one of the most refined actors in the town. The veteran is known for his comical roles like “Aakhiri Pasta” in Housefull. The actor made his debut in the industry in 1987 opposite Neelam Kothari in Shibu Mitra’s directorial ‘Aag Hi Aag’. Soon after which he appeared as a supporting role in several blockbuster hits like “Tezaab” starring Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor.
However, apart from the comical roles, Chunky has reprised many iconic negative roles as well, so on his 60th birthday let’s take a look at the top 5 most iconic negative roles by Chunky Panday-
- Saaho (2019)
Directed by Sujeeth, Saaho was an action-thriller film starring Baahubali actor Prabhas and Aashiqui actress Shraddha Kapoor in the lead. While the main antagonist in the film was essayed by Chunky Panday himself. In the film, Chunky Panday was seen portraying the role of Devraj.
2. Begum Jaan (2017)
Directed by National Award-winner Srijit Mukherji, the film Begum Jaan was a periodical drama that was based on a story of eleven prostitutes who refuses to leave their house/brothel during the partition of India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Chunky Panday was seen essaying the role of a goon (Kabir) who was assigned to eliminate the lead role, Begum Jaan, and other prostitutes from the brothel. The film starred Vidya Balan in the lead as Begum Jaan.
3. Abhay 2 (2019)
Directed by Ken Ghosh Abhay 2 is a Zee 5 original series with almost 3 seasons. The series starred Kunal Kemmu in the lead role as a cop named Abhay. While Chunky Panday on the other hand was seen essaying the role of a photocopy shop owner who is actually a ruthless serial killer named “Harsh”.
4. Prassthanam (2018)
Directed by Deva Katta Prassthanam was an action-drama film based on politics in Uttar Pradesh. The film featured Sanjay Dutt, Ali Fazal, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Chunky Pandey, Satyajeet Dubey, and Amyra Dastur in the lead. Chunky Panday was seen essaying the role of a clever and cunning businessman named Bajwa Khatri.
5. Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003)
Last but not the least, is 2003 released Harry Baweja’s directorial Qayamat: City Under Threat. The film starred Ajay Devgn, Sunil Shetty, Sanjay Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, and Chunky Panday in the lead roles. While Chunky played the antagonist in the film named Gopal, a corrupt scientist. Meanwhile, this film also marked the return of Chunky Panday into Bollywood films.
That’s a wrap!!
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