Latest News about Pankit Thakker
15/06/2025
Pankit Thakker broke his silence about the Reasi bus attack in Jammu and Kashmir that occurred on June 9, 2025, revealing he was in Katra at the time to visit Maa Vaishno Devi. The actor stated it took him several days to overcome the fear of the incident and that he returned to his hotel without completing his pilgrimage after learning about the attack.
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian actor known for versatile roles in Hindi television | |
| Trained in Meisner Technique at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York | |
| Born in Mumbai, spent formative years in Ahmedabad, Gujarat | |
| Comes from a prominent business family with global presence in Australia, United States, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada | |
| Gained international recognition for critically acclaimed performance in OTT movie Maaya Ka Moh (2024) | |
| Started career in 2001 with Ekta Kapoor's serial Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Chest | 42 inches |
| Waist | 14 inches |
| Biceps | 34 inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York |
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| Educational Qualification | Master of Fine Arts in Acting (1998-1999) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading Books |
| Tattoo | On his right hand: One Man Army with Ying-Yang |
| Languages | English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi |
| Interests | Snooker player, animal lover |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 12/09/2000 (divorced in December 2024) |
Family
| Father | Jagdish Thakker (stockbroker) |
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| Mother | Deceased |
| Siblings | 1 (younger sister) |
| Spouse | Prachi Thakker (divorced) |
| Children | Son - Rakshan Thakker |
Career
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| Production | Established Thakker Multimedia Group in 2017; directed 'Showbiz With Vahbiz' |
Favourites
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
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| Cuisine | Gujarati |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pankit Thakker shifted from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in 1998 to pursue acting with only Rs 2000. | |
| 2. In January 2000, he joined CINTAA. | |
| 3. His favorite performance is in 'Special Squad' (2004). | |
| 4. He has acted in Hindi TV serials like 'Tu Kahe Agar' (2002), 'Dill Mil Gaye' (2007), 'Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan' (2002), 'India Calling' (2005), and 'Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant' (2016). | |
| 5. Pankit Thakker was part of the 2010 Hindi film 'Zindagi Live.' | |
| 6. In 2015, he was seen in 'Fear Files: Har Mod Pe Darr.' | |
| 7. By February 2017, he lost over 21 kg through regular gym visits, sharing his transformation on social media with the caption, 'Not everything you lose is a loss.' | |
| 8. His production house, 'Pankit Thakker Multimedia Group,' was established in 2017, through which he directed 'Showbiz With Vahbiz.' | |
| 9. He portrayed the Head of ANZ Grindlays Bank in the web series 'Scam 1992' in 2020. | |
| 10. Pankit Thakker indulges in alcohol occasionally. | |
| 11. He is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi. | |
| 12. A skillful snooker player, he enjoys the game. | |
| 13. Pankit Thakker has a soft spot for animals. | |
| 14. He owns a pet cat named Whiskey. | |
| 15. Joined CINTAA in January 2000. | |
| 16. Felt lucky to be relaunched in a doctor role in 'Dill Mil Gaye' after his debut in 'Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii,' describing the experience as life-changing. | |
| 17. Lost over 21 kg through regular gym visits by February 2017, sharing his transformation on social media with the caption, 'Not everything you lose is a loss.' | |
| 18. Occasionally indulges in alcohol. | |
| 19. Skilled snooker player. | |
| 20. Survived a near-miss incident in Reasi bus attack while traveling to Katra for Maa Vaishno Devi darshan in June 2025 |