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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Chunky Panday lost Tridev as he haggled over Rs 1-2 lakh, recalls director Rajiv Rai: ‘He is a kanjoos, keeps one cigarette so no one borrows it'
Actor Chunky Panday has often been very vocal about not getting his due in the film industry. And recently, in an interview with Sidharth Kannan, director Rajiv Rai revealed how Chunky Panday lost out on Tridev over money-related issues. During the conversation, Rajiv also called Chunky 'kanjoos' (a miser) and money-minded. Chunky is actor Ananya Panday's father. Talking about how he considered casting Chunky Panday, after things didn't work out with Sanjay Dutt, Rajiv said, 'Chunky Panday wouldn't come around for Tridev, he is a very nice guy, but he harrowed me. For some actors, money matters. Chunky was very nice to me. I went to his house 20-25 times, then I got tired. If I had any complaints about him, would I work with him in Vishwatma? Just that he used to haggle for 1-2 lakhs, he wanted to do the film, but then I said no because he wanted more money. He has that nature; he is kanjoos.' Also Read: Chunky Panday says he attended a funeral for money, was told he'll get more if he cries: 'The body was right in front of me' A post shared by Chunky Panday (@chunkypanday) Rajiv also recalled an incident from the shooting of Vishwatma and shared, 'During Vishwatma, he would only keep one cigarette with him, I would think it's the last one, so it's best left for Chunky. One day, he told me that he only kept one cigarette so that nobody would ask for it. He jokes about himself all the time. That time, due to some issue for very little money, and maybe he was a star those days, the film didn't happen.' A post shared by Chunky Panday (@chunkypanday) On the work front, Chunky Panday was last seen in Housefull 5; he will be next seen in Son Of Sardaar 2. Currently, Chunky's daughter, Ananya Panday, is an established name in the industry. His nephew Ahaan Panday also made his Bollywood debut with Saiyaara this month, and Ahaan's film has been doing very well at the box office.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Chunky Panday's Unmissable ‘Saiyaara' Banter With Paps At Airport
Chunky Panday is Ahaan Panday's uncle. The Starkid's father, Chikki Panday, is Chunky's younger brother. Chunky Panday is a proud uncle as his nephew Ahaan Panday 's debut film Saiyaara has created a storm at the box office. The Mohit Suri directorial has now crossed the Rs 250 crore mark net in India, making it one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Feeling happy and proud, Chunky was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport, where he asked the paparazzi if they had watched Saiyaara or not and their fun banter was simply unmissable. Chunky Panday's Fun Banter With Paparazzi: In a video shared on Instagram, Chunky is seen striking a pose in front of the Paps stationed at the location. As the clip progresses, we see the actor asking the shutterbugs, 'Saiyaara dekha? Kitni baar dekha? (Have you watched Saiyaara? How many times have you watched?)" to which they replied, 'Do baar dekha (Two times)." Further, as Chunky heads towards the airport check-in, pap quipped, 'Girlfriend ke saath nahi dekha (Didn't watch it with girlfriend)." Listening to this, the actor turned around, smiling and said, 'Dekhne jaane ka (Go and watch)." The actor looked dapper in a colourful printed shirt paired with white pants and a black cap. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) How Social Media Reacted In no time, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user wrote, 'Savage Reply." Another one commented, 'Chunky sir, charming and always smiling." One of them shared, 'Mama-miya i I'm Joking." Saiyaara: Star Cast And Storyline: Backed by Yash Raj Film, Saiyaara featured Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the leads. The film follows the love story of Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, and Vaani Batra, a writer dealing with heartbreak and a hidden illness. The film explores themes of love, loss, and emotional healing, set against a backdrop of soulful music and intense romance. How Is Ahaan Related To Chunky Panday? Chunky Panday is Ahaan's uncle. The Starkid's father, Chikki Panday, is Chunky's younger brother, which makes Ananya Panday and Ahaan Panday cousins. Chunky Panday Work The actor is currently gearing up for the release of his comedy-entertainer Son of Sardaar 2, scheduled to hit the big screen on August 1. The film also features an ensemble cast, including Ajay Devgn, Ravi Kishan, Mrunal Thakur, Vindu Dara Singh and Deepak Dobriyal, among others. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chunky Panday visits Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple during 'Shravan': 'So blessed to get a Darshan'
Chunky Panday visited the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and shared moments from his spiritual journey on social media. Posting photos from the revered temple, the actor expressed his gratitude and wrote that he felt "blessed to get a darshan" during the holy month of Shravan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The month of Shravan, considered highly auspicious in the Hindu calendar, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and sees devotees from across the world visiting temples to seek divine blessings. Chunky's spiritual experience Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor shared a couple of his photos inside the temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal. Alongside the images, Chunky wrote, "So blessed to get a Darshan at the Pashupatinath Temple in the month of Shravan." Chunky to appear in comedy sequel On the professional front, Chunky Panday will next be seen in the upcoming highly awaited comedy, "Son of Sardaar 2," which also stars , Sanjay Dutt, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Neeru Bajwa, Kubbra Sait, Deepak Dobriyal, Vindu Dara Singh, , Sharat Saxena, Ashwini Kalsekar, Sahil Mehta and the late Mukul Dev. Directed by , "Son of Sardaar 2," is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 action comedy of the same name. The makers had recently released the trailer of the film on social media, and it showed the film took a quirky turn when Ajay Devgn's character watched an elderly woman attempt a pole dance-a scene that ended in classic dark comedy as she collapsed, triggering the line, "Bebe marr gayi." The storyline then unfolded around a vibrant mix of characters brought together for a wedding celebration. In one of the humorous moments, Ajay's character was shown mimicking Sunny Deol's iconic Border persona. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mrunal Thakur portrayed the female lead, appearing as Ajay's love interest in the film. The much-awaited comedy is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 25, 2025. The original film, "Son of Sardaar," which hit the screens in 2012, starred Ajay Devgn in the lead role opposite .
Hindustan Times
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amid love for Ahaan, Chunky Panday shares cheeky post on ‘Pandays coming out of syllabus in world of Khans and Kapoors'
No one is prouder than your family when you finally get successful in life. No one is more prideful either. On Saturday, soaking in the success of his nephew Ahaan Panday's debut vehicle, Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, Chunky Panday reshared a rather cheeky post, seemingly throwing shade at the Khans and the Kapoors, who are also his friends. Chunky Panday is feeling proud of his daughter Ananya and nephew Ahaan Panday. Cheeky Chacha Chunky Ahaan's first movie released on Friday and collected a massive ₹21 crore, a figure any debutant would be envious of, star kid or otherwise. The young actor is also earning praise for his performance in the movie. Naturally, Chunky was excited to flex the love his nephew is getting. Bollywood trade expert Joginder Tuteja posted a picture of Chunky, his daughter Ananya and Ahaan and wrote, 'In the world of Kapoors and Khans, Pandeys came out of syllabus. And I am not joooooking!!!!!' Chunky posted happy and heart emojis in the comments section and reposted the same on his Instagram Stories. How the did internet react? Reddit noticed this too and called Panday senior cheeky for it. Most agreed with the idea. 'I mean pandeys indeed came out of syllabus no one could've predict that Chunky pandey's daughter will have better career than SRK's daughter and Chunky pandey's nephew will have better first movie than Amitabh's grandson!' Another wrote, 'These nepo's should take out each other. That is the drama I am here for.' 'Aamir khan's son, bachhan grandson, Saif's son etc . So many big nepos , it's low-key funny that chikki panday son beat them all like who even cares for pandey family otherwise , they're probably like D tier stars in the industry,' commented another. Others defended 'nepobabies' too, 'Not defending suhana but she is yet to have a theatrical release vs ananya who has done a lot more. There is no comparison yet.' 'Pandey's did came out of syllabus . Even the one who is not in acting profession, alana managed to made her way through YouTube . I had no idea of ahaan acting debut till poster came out,' said another. Alanna is Ahaan's sister and a successful YouTube star herself. About Saiyaara The romantic drama, helmed by Mohit Suri and produced by YRF has garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences. It also stars Aneet Padda, who has acted in the web series Big Girls Don't Cr yand the Kajol-starrer film Salaam Venky. The film released in theatres on Friday.
Metro
10-07-2025
- Business
- Metro
Tiny detail on certain McVities and KitKat packets reveals a surprising secret
If you look closely at certain packets of McVities Digestives and Nestlé KitKats in the UK, you might notice something rather surprising. Which is that these items are no longer being described as 'white chocolate' biscuits. Instead, you'll find that it just says the word 'white' instead of white chocolate on the front of the packs. The product descriptions have also been tweaked to say the biscuits have a 'white coating' or a 'white chocolate flavour'. Doesn't sound quite as appealing, does it? It can't be helped though, as the sweet treats no longer contain the required level of cocoa butter needed to legally be described as chocolate. According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), UK legislation states that to be classified as 'white chocolate' a product needs to contain a minimum of 20% cocoa butter. However, the cocoa butter levels in White KitKats (including the Chunky version) no longer meet this requirement. And interestingly, McVities has removed cocoa butter from its White Digestive recipe altogether. Instead, both brands now use a mixture of palm and shea fats to make their white coatings. (Athough Chunky White KitKats do still contain some cocoa butter, as well as cocoa powder and cocoa mass). As such, Nestlé quietly removed the word 'chocolate' from the front of its White KitKat packets earlier in 2025, while McVities made a similar change to the White Digestive packaging recently. Pladis, which owns McVities, said they started using an alternative to cocoa butter in their biscuits because of a 'business continuity issue with [their] coating supplier'. A spokesperson for Pladis told Metro: 'As proud custodians of biscuits and snacks that have been loved for generations, it is crucial that we continue to deliver our high quality products consistently. 'Recently, due to a business continuity issue with our coating supplier, we have carefully crafted a new recipe for White Digestives. Sensory testing with consumers showed the new recipe delivers the same great taste and texture as the original they know and love.' While a spokesperson for Nestlé told The Grocer that updating their packaging means they are 'accurate and compliant with how we describe the ingredient which is made with vegetable fats rather than cocoa butter'. Cocoa butter is a natural vegetable fat that's extracted from cocoa beans, it's pale yellow in colour and is used to make chocolate as well as certain skincare and beauty products. The fat gives chocolate a smooth texture and solid shape and helps create that glorious melt-in-your-mouth experience when eating. In other chocolate news, McVities recently issued a cease and desist letter to the London Biscuit Museum after they featured Jaffa Cakes in a display. 'Dear Sirs, Madams, and Biscuit Enthusiasts,' the letter begins. 'It has come to our attention, with no small degree of dismay, that the Biscuit Museum has included the humble Jaffa Cake within its exhibition of Biscuitry. 'We write to you today, not with crumbs of animosity, but with a full slice of firm objection. More Trending 'Allow us to be clear: Jaffa Cakes are, in fact, cakes. Not biscuits. Not hybrid snacks. Some would say the clue is in the name on the box.' And it seems the viral Dubai Chocolate craze might finally have some competition, as a new chocolate bar has been spotted in shops, known as Angel Hair chocolate. It's made with ruby and white chocolate, and like the Dubai bar features a pistachio cream filling. However, instead of Kadayif pastry, it's filled with 'cotton candy'. View More » Food futurologist, Dr Morgaine Gaye, told Metro that this cotton candy is actually what's known as Pashmak, and it's this ingredient specifically that's set to be the next big thing. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: We found one of the best deals on London's seafood scene – £1 oysters MORE: M&S has dropped a 'phenomenal' new bakery item and it's already selling out MORE: Aldi has introduced a one-per-customer limit on 'world's best' £15 item Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
