Shine Pandey

Some Lesser Known Facts About Shine Pandey

• Shine Pandey is an Indian actor originally from Dubai. Shine Pandey became well-known for his character, Nishant Kumar, in the web series UP65 (2023), which was shown on JioCinema.

• Until the 8th standard, Shine Pandey attended Our Own High School in Al Warqa, Dubai. Later, he moved to India and completed the rest of his schooling at Fiitjee Junior College in Narayanguda, Hyderabad. He underwent four years of coaching at Fiitjee Coaching Center in Hyderabad, India, to prepare for the IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) entrance examinations. ^[1]Telly Chakkar

• Shine Pandey is the only child of his parents.

• Shine Pandey is reportedly in a relationship with Kashish Rizwan, who is an actor and model. The couple frequently shares pictures together on their individual social media accounts.

• Before venturing into the acting world, Shine Pandey had experience in modelling and had worked with several renowned brands. ^[2]Instagram – Shine Pandey

• In 2018, Shine Pandey made the decision to pursue a career in acting. He moved to Mumbai and enrolled in the acting school run by Anupam Kher. During his time at the acting school, he had the opportunity to explore various aspects of acting, and it marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. In the same year, he successfully completed a diploma in acting. ^[3]Instagram – Shine Pandey

• Shine has been observed smoking on various occasions, indicating that he is a smoker. ^[4]Instagram – Shine Pandey

• Before portraying the role of an IITian in the web series UP65, Shine Pandey was actually preparing to get admitted to IIT in real life. He dedicated almost four years to preparation and received coaching at Fiitjee Coaching Center in Hyderabad, India. Regrettably, he was unable to qualify for the exam as his JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) score was beyond 500,000. ^[5]Telly Chakkar

• Shine Pandey mentioned that his personal experience of living in a hostel in real life has greatly contributed to his portrayal of the character Nishant Kumar in the web series UP65, where he plays the role of an IITian. His familiarity with hostel life allowed him to better connect with and understand the character’s circumstances and experiences.

• During one of his interviews, Shine Pandey revealed that during his school days, he used to be a backbencher and was considered one of the naughtiest boys in the class. ^[6]Telly Chakkar

• Initially, Shine Pandey was not very keen on auditioning for the role of Nishant in the web series UP65. However, after being called back by the makers, he eventually decided to give the auditions. Following a three-month process, in December 2021, Shine was selected and finalized for the role of Nishant in the web series UP65. ^[7]The Hans India

• The idea of pursuing acting came to Shine’s mind through one of his hostel roommates while he was preparing for his IIT exams. Shine didn’t wish to pursue further studies or a regular 9 to 5 job. His roommate suggested that he should try his luck in acting and attend auditions. Subsequently, Shine started searching for auditions in Hyderabad but had no success. Determined to pursue his acting career, he made the decision to move to Mumbai, where he believed he could find better opportunities in the entertainment industry. ^[8]The Hans India

• Shine Pandey is skilled in yoga and regularly practices it to stay fit and healthy. He is frequently seen engaging in yoga exercises as part of his fitness routine. ^[9]Instagram – Shine Pandey

• During his free time, Shine Pandey enjoys indulging in painting as one of his hobbies. It allows him to express his creativity and passion for art. ^[10]Instagram – Shine Pandey