Sudhanshu Pandey, famous for his role in Rajan Shahi’s hit drama “Anupamaa,” recently shared a memorable moment from his modelling days when he received praise from a top Bollywood actress. Known for portraying Vanraj Shah, Anupamaa’s husband, Sudhanshu has earned much appreciation from the audience. Besides his television success, he has also worked in Bollywood movies.
In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Sudhanshu recalled an incident from his modelling days when he was praised by a superstar Bollywood actress. He shared that while he was at home in Nainital, Uttarakhand, he came across an advertisement seeking a model in Bombay. Out of curiosity, he called the number to check if it was valid. To his surprise, the agency finalised him, and he was called to Delhi for an audition. With his parents’ support, he attended the audition and landed his first project, earning Rs. 25,000 in 1994.
Sudhanshu mentioned that his looks were widely appreciated after this project. His first print advertisement appeared as the centre spread of Time magazine, catapulting him to the status of a top model in the industry. He reminisced, “Milind Soman used to hold my face and show it off to everyone, saying how beautiful I looked.” Additionally, he recalled hearing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan praising him and calling him the next supermodel.
After gaining significant fame in modelling, Sudhanshu received his first television show offer for “Kanyadaan” in 1998. His career transitioned smoothly from modelling to acting, making him a well-known figure in both fields.
Sudhanshu Pandey’s career includes television shows such as “Kanyadaan” and “Anupamaa.” He made his Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar in “Khiladi 420” and appeared in other movies like “Singh Is Kinng” and “Singham” (in a cameo role). He also featured in the music video “Maikhane Se Sharab Se” from Pankaj Udhas’s album “Mahek.”
Currently, Sudhanshu plays Vanraj, the on-screen husband of Rupali Ganguly, in “Anupamaa.” He actively engages with his fans on social media, sharing his passion for singing. On the personal front, Sudhanshu is married to Mona Pandey.
Sudhanshu’s journey from a curious young man in Nainital to a celebrated actor and model is truly inspiring. His story highlights the importance of seizing opportunities and the support of loved ones in achieving success.
In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Sudhanshu recalled an incident from his modelling days when he was praised by a superstar Bollywood actress. He shared that while he was at home in Nainital, Uttarakhand, he came across an advertisement seeking a model in Bombay. Out of curiosity, he called the number to check if it was valid. To his surprise, the agency finalised him, and he was called to Delhi for an audition. With his parents’ support, he attended the audition and landed his first project, earning Rs. 25,000 in 1994.
Sudhanshu mentioned that his looks were widely appreciated after this project. His first print advertisement appeared as the centre spread of Time magazine, catapulting him to the status of a top model in the industry. He reminisced, “Milind Soman used to hold my face and show it off to everyone, saying how beautiful I looked.” Additionally, he recalled hearing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan praising him and calling him the next supermodel.
After gaining significant fame in modelling, Sudhanshu received his first television show offer for “Kanyadaan” in 1998. His career transitioned smoothly from modelling to acting, making him a well-known figure in both fields.
Sudhanshu Pandey’s career includes television shows such as “Kanyadaan” and “Anupamaa.” He made his Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar in “Khiladi 420” and appeared in other movies like “Singh Is Kinng” and “Singham” (in a cameo role). He also featured in the music video “Maikhane Se Sharab Se” from Pankaj Udhas’s album “Mahek.”
Currently, Sudhanshu plays Vanraj, the on-screen husband of Rupali Ganguly, in “Anupamaa.” He actively engages with his fans on social media, sharing his passion for singing. On the personal front, Sudhanshu is married to Mona Pandey.
Sudhanshu’s journey from a curious young man in Nainital to a celebrated actor and model is truly inspiring. His story highlights the importance of seizing opportunities and the support of loved ones in achieving success.
