Vighnesh Pande Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Vighnesh Pande

• Vighnesh Pande is an Indian ventriloquist. In 2010, he began working as a ventriloquist. In 2017, he appeared as a contestant on StarPlus’ comedy show ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge.’

• In 2012, he performed as a ventriloquist on stage for the first time at the age of 15. By the time he turned 17, he had become one of the best stand-up comedians in Mumbai. ^[4]Deepak Pande

• In childhood, he used to go to various events and shows, where his father used to perform following which he developed an interest in becoming a ventriloquist and comedian.

  A childhood photo of Vighnesh Pande with actress Rakhi Sawant

• In 2022, he became the finalist for Sony TV’s comedy show ‘India’s Laughter Challenge.’ The finale of the show took place on 27 August 2022.

  Vignesh giving a performance at the TV show ‘India’s Laughter Champion’ in 2022

• Vignesh always performs with his puppet, Anna. In an interview, he revealed why he chose a female character as his partner during performances, he said,
  

  When a lot of women-related issues were given light, that’s when Anna, the female character, was born. Initially, my organisers or clients hinted to not put her on stage but I was keen on having a female character who would speak about relevant issues and not shy away from them. I made videos with her online and before I knew she was famous. Ever since, the journey hasn’t been harsh. People love Anna and Vighnesh’s arguments and I owe a lot to her. Like they say, behind every successful man, there is a woman!” ^[5]The Times of India

• He has performed in multiple cities throughout India including Mumbai, Surat, Calicut, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Goa, Bangalore, Orissa, and Kolkata.

• In 2017, he was one of the finalists of the TV show ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ and became the second runner-up. ^[6]Facebook - Vignesh Pande

• In an interview, he revealed that he never wanted to enter show business as he believed that it was not a stable field, and he wanted to make a career in a stable field. He said,
  

  I started it way back in college because it was the best time to take a chance. Back then, I hated show business. I have seen the highs and lows of an artiste through my father’s (magician and ventriloquist) journey. There is no stability; that was one thing I wanted. But my ideas changed when I entered the field. Media attention is like a drug; you always want more.” ^[7]Mid-Day

• He worked as comic relief at the 2018 dance TV show ‘Dance India Dance Lil’ Masters’ for two months. In 2018, he co-hosted Zee TV’s show ‘India’s Best Dramebaaz.’ In 2019, he was cast as comic relief for the TV show “Khatra Khatra Khatra” and later for the dance show ‘Nach Baliye.’

• In 2020, IndusInd Bank chose him as their brand ambassador. He was their brand ambassador for 9 months till July 2021.

• In January 2013, he started a company named WireBox Production. Under this production house, he wrote and directed a short film “Mumbai: The Golden Egg,” which achieved 3 inter-collegiate awards for best short film in 2013. He wrote and acted in a TV commercial for participating in a competition titled Close-Up Fire Freeze and won 2nd prize for best Ad-Composition. He wrote, directed, and acted in the TV commercial for “Bacardi: It all Starts At a Party.” ^[8]Linkedin - Vighnesh Pande

• In 2021, he hosted the Zee TV show “The Happy Hour.”

• In an interview, he revealed that his favourite host was American actor Kevin Hart. ^[9]IWM Buzz