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Hrishikesh Pandey Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth11 December 1974

Age50 Years

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseTrisha Pandey

FamilySon - Dakshay Pandey

Hrishikesh Pandey Biography

Hrishikesh Pandey is an Indian television actor best known for playing Inspector Sachin on Sony TV's CID. Born in Mumbai in 1974, he began his acting work‑

Early life and background

Hrishikesh Pandey was born on 11 December 1974 in Mumbai. Raised in a middle‑class family with ancestral roots in Deoria district of eastern Uttar Pradesh, he is the son of G N Pandey, a retired army man. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree and grew up in Mumbai, which remains his hometown.

Career

Pandey launched his television career in 2004, making his debut on Zee TV’s drama Kohi Apna Sa in the role of Vishal Gill. The part helped establish him in the industry and led to further opportunities on popular Indian television shows.

He is widely recognized for portraying Inspector Sachin on Sony TV’s long‑running crime series CID. Over the years he has appeared in a variety of television productions, including CID: Special Bureau, episodic entries such as Aahat, and larger historical projects like Porus. In 2019 he joined the cast of the Star Bharat mythological series Jag Jaanani Maa Vaishnodevi – Kahani Matarani Ki, playing King Ratnakar Sagar, the father of Vaishnavi.

Pandey has at times made career choices based on scheduling and commitments; in 2008 he declined offers to participate in two separate versions of the Mahabharata produced by different houses due to a busy schedule.

Public profile

Known by the nickname Tunnu among some circles, Pandey maintains a public image tied to his television work. He enjoys hobbies such as playing games, cooking, and listening to music, and counts North Indian cuisine among his preferences. He is a non‑vegetarian and lists cricket as a favorite sport. His musical tastes include a fondness for singer Lata Mangeshkar. He owns a Royal Enfield motorcycle.

Personal life

Pandey is married to Trisha Pandey; the couple have a son named Dakshay. His father passed away in 2015 after battling cancer. He has a brother who followed a path into the Indian Army.

Latest updates

In June 2022, while on a family sightseeing outing in Mumbai, Pandey reported that cash, travel documents and other belongings were taken from his sling bag after boarding an air‑conditioned bus. He filed reports with local police stations following the incident.

Legacy and public recognition

Pandey’s steady presence on Indian television since the mid‑2000s, particularly his role on CID, has made him a familiar face to serial viewers. Over a career spanning drama, crime, mythological and historical projects, he has built a body of work that reflects versatility across genres.
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Recent Work

Jag Jaanani Maa Vaishnodevi – Kahani Matarani Ki

Played King Ratnakar Sagar (Vaishnavi's father) in the Star Bharat mythological serial.

2019
Porus

Appeared in the historical television series Porus.

2017
Aahat

Appeared in the horror anthology series Aahat.

2012
CID: Special Bureau

Appeared in the CID franchise, known for his role as Inspector Sachin on Sony TV's CID.

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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Kohi Apna Sa (2004) as Vishal Gill
  2. Recognized for the role of Inspector Sachin on Sony TV's CID
  3. Cast as King Ratnakar Sagar in Jag Jaanani Maa Vaishnodevi – Kahani Matarani Ki (2019)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hrishikesh Pandey born?

11 December 1974

What is Hrishikesh Pandey known for?

Actor

What is Hrishikesh Pandey’s marital status?

Married

Who is Hrishikesh Pandey married to?

Trisha Pandey