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ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceArrah, Patna, Bihar

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Profession(s)
  • Actor
  • TV Anchor

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySVKM's Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan, Mumbai

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Poetry Reading
  • Watching Movies
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSudama Prasad Kesari (government office; deceased)
MotherHomemaker
Siblings1 elder brother

Career

Debut
  • Bhojpuri Film (Cameo): 'Mai Ke Bituwa' (2005)
  • Bhojpuri Film (Cameo): 'Hamar Gharwali' (2006) as Umesh
  • Bhojpuri Film (Lead Actor): 'Baklol Dulha' (2007) as Bhola
  • Telugu Film: 'Kaalicharan' (2013) as Pasupathy
  • Hindi Film: 'Kaashi in Search of Ganga' (2018)
  • Hindi Web Series: 'Shakti' (2020)
Awards
  • 2012: Best Excellent Award
  • 2020: Atal National Award
Notable Works
  • Worked at the Prithvi Theater Group for around two years.
  • In 2009, worked in the Bhojpuri film 'Parivar' with actor Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua).
  • Worked with Ravi Kishan in a South Indian film.
  • Prefers staying away from social media.

Favourites

Food
  • Dal Chawal
  • Aloo Ki Bhujia
Politician
  • Narendra Modi
  • Lalu Prasad Yadav
  • Nitish Kumar
Actors
Bollywood
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Shahrukh Khan
BhojpuriRavi Kishan
Actresses
  • Rani Chatterjee
  • Pakhi Hegde
Choreographers
  • Pappu Khanna
  • Ricky Master

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pankaj Kesari grew up in a middle-class family.
2. He was selected as a VJ while studying in college.
3. Rushed to Mumbai for CA studies where he got an acting offer.
4. Initially reluctant to act in Bhojpuri films.
5. Idolizes Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, and Ravi Kishan.
6. His role in the Telugu film 'Kaalicharan' was well-received.
7. Has minimal social media presence.
8. Has collaborated with actor Govinda.
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