Pradeep Pandey "Chintu" is an Indian film actor known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema. He was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and is the son of veteran filmmaker Rajkumar R. Pandey, a renowned name in the Bhojpuri film industry. Pradeep made his acting debut in 2009 with the film Deewana, for which he received a Jury Mention Award for his impactful performance. Popularly known as "Chintu" among his fans, he quickly rose to fame with a series of successful films.