Rakesh Pandey was an actor who appeared in several Bollywood, Bhojpuri films and TV shows like 'Chotti Bahu', 'Dehleez', 'Bharat Ek Khoj' and 'Shaktimaan'. He graduate from Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts and later joined the Indian Film and Television Institute in 1966 and joined the IPTA. His film debut came in 1969 in the form of Basu Chatterjee's 'Sara Akash'. He gained recognition for his roles in 'Mera Rakshak', 'Yehi Hai Zindagi', 'Woh Main Nahin', 'Do Raha', and 'Chintamanee Surdas'. He also played supporting roles in movies including 'Adharm', 'Gopalaa', 'Beta Ho To Aisa', 'Champion', 'Indian', and others. He passed away on 21 March 2025 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Mumbai.