Vidhya Pandey Biography
Vidhya Pandey is an Indian housewife popularly known as the mother of the actress and model Poonam Pandey.
The educational background of Pandey remains undisclosed. However, information about Poonam Pandey herself is provided. She gained fame through her social media presence, particularly on Twitter, where she shared semi-nude photos that garnered significant media attention. Notably, her public pledge to strip for the India national cricket team if they won the 2011 Cricket World Cup brought her into the spotlight. Despite India winning the World Cup, she did not fulfill her promise, citing public disapproval and claiming denial of permission by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). She later uploaded a video on her mobile app, featuring her stripping at the Wankhede Stadium at night.
In 2012, she posed nude after the Kolkata Knight Riders won the Indian Premier League. She also had her own mobile application, which Google banned shortly after its launch on the Play Store. The app is currently available only on her official website. Additionally, she faced controversy for uploading an adult content tape with her boyfriend on Instagram, later deleting it. In 2013, she played the female lead in the film “Nasha,” portraying a teacher involved in an intimate relationship with one of her students. While Rediff.com praised her as a seductress, the Mumbai Mirror offered a contrasting opinion, noting her portrayal as a proper and responsible drama teacher fell short. Controversy arose over promotional posters for the film, featuring Pandey semi-nude, leading to protests and the burning of posters in Mumbai.
Shiv Sena Chitrapat’s general secretary objected to the advertisements, deeming them “highly vulgar and derogatory” and refusing to permit such hoardings. On November 5, 2020, she was arrested in North Goa for filming a nude video on government property, labeled as an assault on the women of Goa by the Goa Forward Party. On January 18, 2022, the Supreme Court of India granted her protection from arrest in connection with her alleged involvement in a major adult content film racketing controversy scandal that implicated various Bollywood stars.
Vidhya Pandey Age
Pandey has neither disclosed the date, month nor the year she was born. Thus, it is not known how old she is or when she celebrates her birthday.
Vidhya Pandey Height and Weight
Pandey stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Vidhya Pandey Family
Pandey likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parents nor those of her siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Vidhya Pandey Husband and Children
Pandey is married to Shobhanath Pandey who is a businessman. Together they have been blessed with three children, whom they named; Shradhdha Pandey, who is a company secretary, Nilesh Pandey, a freelance techie and Poonam Pandey, a renowned model and actress. She also has a son-in-law called Sam Bombay. She resides in Mumbai together with his family.
Vidhya Pandey Son-In-Law
Poonam Pandey married her long-time boyfriend, Sam Bombay, on September 1, 2020. The wedding had to be a private affair due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they exchanged vows at their Mumbai home in the presence of close friends and family. However, on September 11, she filed a complaint against Bombay, accusing him of harassment, threats, and assault. Bombay was subsequently arrested on September 23 in Goa, where the incident occurred during Pandey’s movie shoot in Canacona village. The situation stirred controversy, with some accusing Pandey of scamming and misusing IPC Section 498A. Despite the legal proceedings, Bombay was later released on bail, and Pandey reconciled with him, leading to speculation that the entire incident was a publicity stunt.
Poonam Pandey Illness
The news of the passing of model and actress Poonam Pandey at the age of 32, due to cervical cancer, as reported by her manager, underscores concerns about the lack of awareness surrounding cervical cancer, the importance of prevention, and the associated stigma. Despite these challenges, a vaccine is available, offering prevention when administered to girls before puberty. Pandey’s manager disclosed that the actor had been diagnosed with the disease in its advanced stage some time ago. Cervical cancer stands as the second most common cancer among women in India. According to a WHO report released on February 1, the incidence of new cases of cervical cancer among Indian women is 17.7 percent.
Poonam Pandey Death
Poonam Pandey, a model and reality TV personality, has tragically passed away at the age of 32 due to cervical cancer, as reported by her manager. The announcement has generated surprise and speculation, particularly due to the lack of detailed information or an official statement from her family. Born on March 11, 1991, she departed on February 1, 2024. The news of her demise was initially conveyed through a post on her official Instagram account, leading to widespread shock and some questioning the authenticity of the post. Poonam’s team later confirmed the news in an interview with News18, stating, “She passed away last night.”
Her manager, Parul Chawla, also affirmed her death to ANI. Poonam participated in the reality show Lock Upp Season 1 in 2022, hosted by actor Kangana Ranaut. Her final Instagram post, a video from a party in Goa, was shared just three days prior. The reports about her death emerged shortly after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed plans for cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9 to 14 in her interim Budget for 2024. Initially confirming Poonam’s death in media reports, Parul Chawla later clarified that Poonam’s sister had contacted her about the sudden demise, and further details were awaited.