Pankaj Kesari

Actor

Indian Arrah, Patna, Bihar Virgo 5' 8" (173 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceArrah, Patna, Bihar
Date of Birth09/09/1994
Age32 years
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Pankaj Kesari

23/06/2026

Pankaj Kesari announced that he is preparing to make his Bollywood debut, after building a career in Bhojpuri cinema and South Indian films. In an interview with ETV Bharat, he spoke about his struggles, his journey in films, and the challenges of Bhojpuri cinema. He also said he is considering social service and politics alongside acting.

04/11/2025

Pankaj Kesari campaigned in Patna in support of NDA candidate and sitting MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia in the Digha constituency during the Bihar election. He praised the NDA government's governance, law and order, and the proposed film city project, saying an NDA win would speed up its development. The campaign drew attention to his political views alongside his film career.

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Bio/Wiki

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 officer)
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.
  • Starred in more than thirty Bhojpuri films.
  • Portrayed negative roles in Telugu films including 'Where Is the Venkatalakshmi' (2019).
  • Appeared in Bhojpuri film 'Mr. Bachchan' (2024) as Sambha Shiva.

Favourites

Food
  • Dal Chawal
  • Aloo Ki Bhujia
Politician
Actors
Bollywood
BhojpuriRavi Kishan
Actresses
Choreographers

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pankaj_keshari9/

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.
9. Worked as a theatre artist in Patna before films.
10. In his debut film 'Mai Ke Bituwa', he acted with Bhojpuri actress Sadhana Singh.
11. Is a supporter of BJP.

Also born on 9 September

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