Tushar Pandey

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Tushar Pandey
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Pandey at the promotions of his film Hum Chaar in 2019
Born (1991-11-22) 22 November 1991 (age 32)
New Delhi, India
Alma mater London International School of Performing Arts
National School of Drama
Kirori Mal College
Occupation Actor
Years active2015–present
Known for Chhichhore (2019)
Aashram (2020)

Tushar Pandey (born 22 November 1991) is an Indian actor working predominantly in Bollywood. [1] Graduate of National School of Drama and London International School of Performing Arts, he is best known for his role of Mummy in the 2019 film Chhichhore . [2] [3] Pandey debuted in 2015 in the psychological thriller Beyond Blue: An Unnerving Tale of a Demented Mind which premiered at the Marché du Film in 68th annual Cannes Film Festival. [4]

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Early life and education

Tushar Pandey was born on 22 November 1991 and brought up in Delhi, India. Tushar's interest in performing arts began during his school days at Montfort Senior Secondary School.  He participated in stage plays, music and sports competitions throughout his school years. After finishing school he got admission in English (H) at Kirori Mal College [5] [6] through the special theatre admission (selection for exceptional talent in arts) and was part of 'The Players', theatre society of the college.

Tushar's professional training and career started at the National School of Drama. [7] [ unreliable source? ], [8] one of the most prestigious theatre schools in Asia. Furthermore, he is trained in physical theatre and finished his advanced training from London International School of Performing Arts, London [9] and was awarded Inlaks Shivadasani Foundation International Scholarship. [10]

Acting career

Tushar's first film appearance was in Rang De Basanti , as one of the students auditioning for a documentary role. [11] He acted in a supporting role in 2016 acclaimed film Pink alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. [12] In 2019, Rajshri Productions launched him in a lead role in their youth film Hum Chaar . [13] [14] Same year, he was seen in Chhichhore , [15] alongside Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor. [16] [17] The film was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and became one of the big hits of the year. [18]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef(s)
2006 Rang De Basanti Auditionerside role
2015 Phantom Ashraf AliHindiFilm debut
2016 Pink VishwaJyoti Ghosh
2017Bisht PleaseDonnyHindi / EnglishMini-series
2019 Hum Chaar Surjo PandeyHindi
Chhichhore Sundar "Mummy" Srivastava
2020Kaande PoheSanjayShort film
Aashram Satti MX Player series
2022 Titu Ambani TituJio Cinema [19]
2023 Lost Ishaan Bharti Zee5 film [20]
TBAHomecoming†ShubhoBengali/Hindi/EnglishFilming [21]
2023StaffroomAnurag BakshiHindi /EnglishAmazon Mini

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