Daya Shankar Pandey

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Exclusive: TV is a more demanding medium for an actor, says Daya Shankar Pandey

The well-known actor speaks about his passion for theatre, the challenges faced while working on daily soaps, and how the digital medium has come as a boon for artistes like him who do not fit in the 'good-looking' category.

Dec 03 2020 — Suyog Zore

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TV channels should help artistes and technicians who are struggling financially, says Daya Shankar Pandey

The actor proposed that TV channels donate some percentage of the profits earned through repeat telecasts during the lockdown period to industry associations such as CINTAA.

Jun 08 2020 — Suyog Zore

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15 years of Swades: Box office hurt me, but I knew it will be remembered, says Daya Shankar Pandey

Daya Shankar Pandey, who played the cook Melaram, gets nostalgic about the shooting of the Ashutosh Gowariker film and the scary experience he had with leading man Shah Rukh Khan.

Dec 17 2019 — Keyur Seta

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15 years of Gangaajal: Director Prakash Jha reveals what inspired him to make the crime drama

More than the Bhagalpur blindings of 1979-80, the filmmaker was astounded by the way ordinary people came out in support of the accused cops.

Aug 29 2018 — Mayur Lookhar