The Bollywood actor created history by winning the ‘Best Actress’ award, there was thunderous applause in France!

• The only male actor to win the ‘Best Actress’ award
• For which character the award was received
• How did the versatile artist exit?

Actor received the best actress award: Often, the role played by the actors in the film industry leaves an impression on the minds of the audience. Such roles make him known all over the world, after which people are curious to know the real name of the actor. One such star who made his name not only in Hindi cinema but also in the world. He had created an unshakable place in the hearts of the audience with his strong acting. One such shining star on the stage is Nirmal Pandey. Be it the role on the silver screen or the small screen, Nirmal Pandey has always done justice to his role.

Nirmal Pandey started from Nainital in Uttarakhand

Nirmal Pandey was born on 10 August 1962 in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. His real name was Rajkumar Pandey. He was very fond of acting since his childhood. He used to enthusiastically participate in school and neighborhood Ramlilas and plays. After completing his education in Almora and Nainital, he moved to Delhi to fulfill his dream of acting.

Nirmal Pandey ‘Best Actress’ award

Nirmal Pandey’s film Raan was released. His role in this film made an impression on everyone.
In 1997, at the Valenciennes Film Festival in France, Nirmal Pandey won the ‘Best Actress’ award for her female role in the film ‘Daira’. After the announcement of this award, the entire hall erupted in applause. He was the only male actor in the film industry who was honored with the ‘Best Actress’ award.

Took acting lessons from NSD

After arriving in Delhi, Nirmal Pandey enrolled in the National School of Drama (NSD) and began her formal education in acting. At NSD, he learned the nuances of theater and acting very seriously. During this period he not only acted but also started directing plays. While presenting his art on stage, he combined his versatile personality.

Shekhar Kapur’s ‘Bandit Queen’ movie

He got his first big recognition in the film industry with Shekhar Kapur’s ‘Bandit Queen’. In this, he played the role of ‘Vikram Mallah’, who became a household name in the hearts of the audience as Phoolan Devi’s husband. After this success, he received many offers of films. These included famous films like ‘Train to Pakistan’, ‘Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin’, ‘Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain’, ‘Laila’, ‘Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya’ and ‘Shikari’.

A life full of struggle, an untimely death

Nirmal Pandey made her mark not only in films, but also on the small screen. He played impressive villain roles in serials like ‘Hatim’ and ‘Princess Dolly Aur Uska Magic Bag’. Nirmal Pandey’s life was full of struggle. He had an acting institute called ‘Fresh Talent Academy’ in Ghaziabad, where he used to take theater workshops. Unfortunately, he died of a heart attack on February 18, 2010 at the age of just 47.