From Weddings to Funerals: The Time Chunky Panday Cashed In on a Compensation Checkbox
Chunky Panday
Undoubtedly, Bollywood actor Chunky Panday built a successful career. From wondering about his work ambiguities to spreading laughter on the screen, his momentum continues. But a recent revelation on “The Great Indian Kapil Show” emerged, highlighting a unique blueprint from his early struggles – one involving attendees and funeral payments.
Desperate Times, Determined Measures
Running on a shoestring budget is a tremulous chapter for anyone
starting out, and it was no different for the actor.
Panday gleaned that he relied on absorbing every dollar he could through appearances – like weddings, birthdays, even Mundan ceremonies.
“ When my acting career was in its infancy, my extra income pond was limited to attending assorted events. I’d always be prepared with a bag, ready to go from the moment someone rang. Whether it was a wedding arsenal,”
said Panday.
The Unexpected Event
Details about a specific once incident surfaced during his},”,’input’: ‘one of Panday’s appearances turned out to be REALLY weighty—literally!
He received a call for a quick 10-minute affair “just
down the road” from his shooting location. The location was unclear about the occasion. The caller simply requested white
attire.
🐼#ChunkyPanday.
“I got this call that said, ‘Bhai, raaste mein ek chota sa event hai, 10
minute ke liye, aana, paise ache hain’. ” I had just left for a shoot that day,
tempting me to wear white, and I took the idly,”
Panday recounted.
Arriving, he was surrounded by: Asian dresses. The event’s nature
came aska shock: It was a funeral.
In his than-Share-known spontaneity, he found himself at
lively. Chloe, rather
relieved,
said, “Don’t
realistic?
It looks
like the organizer understands I am always receptive to a new gig!"
Panday added, “The family rep approached me and said that they would pay extra if I cried.” Even though I was new to the cityscape, this definitely wasn’t on my schedule.”
Learning Curve
Panday made it clear that even the most memorable moments are learned opportunities. He stated that’
he never, ever steered towards theaters to bury
Though he was a greenhorn at the time**,
this profound experience
spinning a tale of his showbiz journey.
Panday shared his “accidentally attending a funeral” experience on “the Great Indian Kapil Show,**
leaving the
laughs but
also offering an unusual glimpse
towards
come
colleague’s life when he mentioned on
It’s captivating recall, "The last thing
I wanted to do was
terribly bury someone. For a while,
I kept thinking I arrived thinking the filmmaker
died before I could reach,”
he shared*
Panday
is widely
efforts in works
“Aag Hi Aag.” He
went to
spearhead out
CHARACO”TE
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What were some of the events Chunky Panday attended to earn extra money?
## From Weddings to Funerals: A Chat with Chunky Panday
**Interviewer:** Chunky, you recently shared an incredible story on “The Great Indian Kapil Show” about your early days in Bollywood. Can you tell us more about this unique hustle you had going on?
**Chunky Panday:** (chuckles) Well, it was a different time, you know. Every rupee counted. When I was starting out, acting gigs weren’t always flowing in. To make ends meet, I’d attend all sorts of events – weddings, birthdays, mundans, you name it! I was like a human “plus one,” always ready with my best smile and a suitcase in tow. [[1](https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/chunky-panday-side-gig-paid-to-attend-funeral-told-he-would-get-extra-money-if-he-cried-58427)]
**Interviewer:** You mentioned one event that was particularly… unusual, a funeral?
**Chunky Panday:** (laughs) Ah yes, that one! I got a call for a quick ten-minute appearance, just down the road from a shoot. They didn’t tell me much, just asked me to wear white.
**Interviewer:** And what happened when you arrived?
**Chunky Panday:** (smiles wryly) Well, let’s just say it was a somber affair.
It was a funeral. Apparently, they needed some “prominent faces” to bump up the numbers – and, as they told me later, they would pay extra if I shed a few tears. [[1](https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/chunky-panday-side-gig-paid-to-attend-funeral-told-he-would-get-extra-money-if-he-cried-58427)]
**Interviewer:** (laughing) That’s certainly one way to earn a living! Looking back, what’s your take on that experience?
**Chunky Panday:** It was definitely an eye-opener. It taught me about the hustle, about taking whatever gigs came my way. Plus, hey, I learned how to cry on cue! Who knows, maybe it helped me with my acting career in the long run. 😉
