Abigail Pandey is an Indian actress. In 2021, she came into limelight after appearing in the StarPlus show Aapki Nazaron Ne Samjha, in which she played the role of Shamika.
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Wiki/Biography
Abigail Pandey was born on 27 February 1992 (age 31 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Pisces. She did her schooling from St. Joseph’s Convent Girls High School, Mumbai. Attracted to acting since childhood, Abigail used to participate in various cultural programs in her school. Soon after completing his schooling, he joined St. Andrews College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai.
Abigail Pandey’s childhood image (centre)
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 4″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): 34-28-36
Family
Abigail comes from a Hindi speaking family in Mumbai.
parents and siblings
Abigail’s father belongs to the Jain community while her mother is Catholic. Abigail’s biological father Rajeev Jain is a cinematographer. His mother Feline Pandey is a housewife. His stepfather Vijay Pandey is a television director.
Abigail’s mother, Feline Pandey, and stepfather, Vijay Pandey
Abigail’s half-sister Kimberly Jain is an actress.
Abigail Pandey and her sister, Kimberly Jain
relationships/affairs
Reportedly, in 2012, Abigail was dating her co-actor Himansh Kohli; However, in a later interview, he dismissed the rumors and said,
I am not bothered by these rumours. I’m in this profession where people are bound to talk about you. As long as my parents’ perception of me is right, I don’t care what people say.”
Abigail Pandey and Himansh Kohli
Abigail is in a live-in relationship with cinematographer Sanam Johar. In 2014, they started dating each other; Abigail met Sanam at a friend’s party in Mumbai. Reportedly, in 2020, the couple decided to get married; However, due to the Covid pandemic, he changed his plans. Talking about this in an interview, Abigail said,
Everyone around us wants to know when we are planning to tie the knot. Sanam and I had plans to get married last year but the pandemic ruined it. We want to get married at a time when everyone can come and bless us. I guess if your loved ones and family can’t attend your wedding, what’s the point? Moreover, Sanam and I are already live-in and we are enjoying our life together. That’s what matters most.”
Abigail Pandey and Sanam Johar
Controversy
Abigail Pandey and Sanam Johar’s drug case
Reportedly, in 2020, Abigail and her boyfriend, Sanam were called by the Mumbai branch of the Narcotics Control Bureau and their house was raided. Mumbai NCB registered a case against Sanam and Abigail for drug abuse under Section 20 of the NDPS following the seizure of charas (cannabis) at their home in Juhu, Mumbai. According to sources, alleged drug peddler Anuj, after being arrested by the NCB, revealed the names of Abigail, Sanam Johar and 20 other celebrities from the television industry who were allegedly involved in the drug case.
livelihood
Television
In 2007, Abigail made her acting debut in the 9x series Kya Dil Mein Hai, in which she played the role of Kakoon Rahul Punj.
Abigail Pandey as Kakoon Rahul Punj in a scene from the Hindi television show Kya Dil Mein Hai (2007)
In 2008, she appeared in the Hindi reality show Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket. Subsequently, Abigail has appeared in several Hindi television shows such as Dil Se Diya Vachan (2010), Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2013), and Saubhagyalakshmi (2016). In 2017, Abigail and her boyfriend Sanam Johar participated in the reality show Nach Baliye Season 8, in which they appeared as runner-ups.
Abigail Pandey and Sanam Johar as participants in a scene from the Hindi reality show Nach Baliye Season 8
Abigail Lal has been seen in lead roles in many Hindi daily soaps like Ishq, Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (2019), Aapki Nazaron Ne Samjha, and Ziddi Dil Mane Na (2022).
web series
In 2020, Abigail made her digital debut with the MX Player series Kashmakash: Kya Sahi Kya Galat, in which she played the role of Jiya.
Abigail Pandey as Jiya in a scene from the MX Player reality show Kashmakash Kya Sahi Kya Galat
In 2022, she appeared in the Hindi web series Dhappa with her boyfriend Sanam Johar.
Favorite
- Film: Rang De Basanti (2006), Jab We Met (2007)
- Dessert: Honey Noodles with Vanilla Ice Cream
Facts/General Knowledge
- Her birth name was Abigail Jain; However, after his mother’s second marriage to Vijay Pandey, he adopted his stepfather’s surname. She changed her name from Abigail Jain to Abigail Pandey.
- Abigail’s nickname is Abby.
- Her name ‘Abigail’ is a Greek word which means father’s pride
- Abigail began her career in acting at the age of fifteen.
- During her free time, Abigail enjoys playing the piano, reading novels, and watching movies.
- In an interview, Abigail said that she likes the Harry Potter series very much.
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In an interview, Abigail talked about her career in acting and said that her father Vijay Pandey was her biggest critic. Discussing this, Abigail said,
my father, He is a director of serials and I can’t sit and watch even an episode with him because I get too self-conscious. If he comes on the set, I can’t even perform in front of him without regaining consciousness. He’s very outspoken and will tell me how he feels.”
- He is often seen consuming alcohol on many occasions.
Abigail Pandey posing with a beer bottle
- In 2017, Abigail’s parents, who were traveling back on an IndiGo flight, had filed a complaint alleging theft of jewelery and two expensive perfumes from her bag. Talking about this in an interview, Abigail said, “
I am very angry, Indigo airlines messed with my momma pappa’s luggage from Ahmedabad. The lock was broken and her jewelery and perfume were missing. It has been a week since I contacted the airline officials. And, now they are not backing down. It is extremely irresponsible for him to behave like this.”
- In an interview, Abigail recalled an embarrassing childhood moment when her long skirt slipped down while dancing at a friend’s birthday party. Abigail said,
When I was in 8th grade, my mom got me this wrap around skirt that had just come out. It was a long flowy skirt. I was dancing at a friend’s birthday party and my skirt slipped down. From that day to this day, I have never worn a skirt. I’ve worn shorts, even hot pants but not skirts. It just reminds me of that moment.”
- In 2022, Abigail and her boyfriend, Sanam Johar were featured in a Hindi music album ‘Rutha Re’. Talking about this in an interview, Sanam said, “
I think imagining the heartbreak for this song, getting into the character, was the hardest thing for us as actors. We’re usually bouncy, happy people, when we’re shooting videos for our social media, we’re always having fun but somehow we couldn’t get this one particular shot right. Couldn’t take it. There was this scene where we are leaving each other, I think we took about 20 takes for it. The song looks beautiful visually and I love how it has been shot differently from other pop music singles.”
- Abigail Pandey made her relationship official with boyfriend Sanam Johar on national television and exchanged rings; He proposed her in the reality show Nach Baliye Season 8.
Abigail Pandey and Sanam Johar exchanging rings after their performance on Hindi reality show Nach Baliye Season 8
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