Bollywood actor Chunky Panday is making headlines, and it’s not because of a movie. A donkey named after the actor recently became the most expensive donkey sold at the annual donkey fair in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh. Even the actor himself couldn’t control his laughter when he heard about this news.
Donkey Named Chunky Panday At Chitrakoot Fair
Before we get into the details, let us give you a little backstory. Every year after Diwali, a very old and famous donkey fair takes place in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh. Here, animal traders bring donkeys to buy and sell them. But here comes the most fun part! To attract buyers, traders name the donkeys after famous Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and more.
But this year, a black donkey named Chunky Panday became the talk of the town after it fetched ₹72,000 at the donkey fair. The news even left the actor amused. Speaking to HT City, Ananya Panday’s dad mentioned that it was such an honour that people did this. He also shared that his friends had been sending him the news clipping and that, for him, any news is “good news”.
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There’s Even A Burger Named After The Actor
In a conversation with HT City, Chunky Panday also talked about how even barber shops use actors’ names to advertise hairstyles. Surprisingly, there’s even a burger named Chunky Paneer Panday at a burger joint. On the professional front, the actor was last seen in the movie Baby Do Die Do, which was released in July 2026.
According to NDTV, the Donkey Fair is held annually on the banks of the Mandakini River and draws traders from across the country. Along with donkeys, horses and mules are also bought and sold. Visitors and tourists also gather in large numbers to see animals of different breeds and qualities. The Chitrakoot fair definitely highlights the heritage of animal trading, which is slowly losing popularity in this modern world.
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FAQs
Who is Chunky Panday?
Chunky Panday is a Bollywood actor known for films like Housefull, Tezaab and more.
Where is the annual Donkey Fair held?
The annual Donkey Fair takes place in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Mandakini River.
Who is Ananya Panday’s dad?
Bollywood actor Chunky Panday is Ananya Panday’s dad.
