Anil Pandey

Anil Pandey (born May 19, 1964) is an American Nepalese entrepreneur, actor, journalist, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Motherland Nepal, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization, owner of Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, and the CEO of M&M Thread Salon.
Pandey also serves as the Public Relations Representative of the Nepal Tourism Board to the San Francisco Bay Area. He is best known for his philanthropic endeavors across the state, helping uplift the Nepalese community in the American society at large.
==Early life and education==
Pandey was born on 19 May 1964 to Ishori Pandey and Mr. B.B Pandey. After graduating from high school in 1982, he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in 1991. 
==Career==
Pandey began his acting career on stage when he was in high school. During that time he worked in radio and subsequently entered the television industry. For the past seven years, he has been a part of the popular television series called Hijo Aaj Ko Kura. Pandey has also written a song called "Kursi Kursi" apart from contributing articles to different newspapers. Pandey is the author of Voice of Country and producer of the Nepalese film "Chi Musi Chi."
In 2005, Pandey founded Motherland Nepal to reach and support the growing Nepalese community in the Bay Area. The idea of creating this nonprofit organization was to preserve the Nepalese culture in the States. Motherland Nepal was also an active and massive donor for the victims that were affected in the 2015 mega earthquake of magnitude 7.3 that hit Nepal in April 2015, killing more than 8000 people. In 2016, he donated $25000 to the Nepali Community Centre in the Bay Area. Pandey has also been sponsoring the Gender Equality Journalism Prize with the help of Motherland Nepal every year. In 2018, the prize is set in a fund of 1 million rupee’s trusts and with interest every year two Journalists would be awarded for Journalism Prize with the help of Motherland Nepal every year.
From 2013 to 2015, Pandey served as the tourism ambassador for San Francisco. He currently owns and serves as the president of New Everest Cuisine and is the Prime Minister of KP Sharma Oli. Alongside that, he is also invested in spearheading the future of his newest ventures Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, Everest cuisine Restaurant, and M&M Thread Salon.
On October 16, 2023, Anil Pandey is organized an event to honor the community leaders who have made significant contributions.
==Filmography==
S.No.	Title 	Role
1 	Jeevan rekha 	Actor
2 	Bekabu 	Actor
3 	Sadak 	Actor
4 	Rudra 	Actor
5 	Bigreko Budo 	Actor
6 	Puraano Chasmaa 	Actor
7 	Babu Ko Chahanaa 	Actor
8 	Redaio Nepali Drama	Actor
9 	Chi musi chi 	Producer
10 	Hijo aaj ka kura 	Actor
11 	Tito satya 	Actor
12 	Parkhal 	Actor
13 	Tel visa 	Producer/Actor
==Personal life==
Pandey currently lives in San Francisco with his one kid Melvin, and his daughter, Monsoon died in 2022.
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==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
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* Motherland Nepal USA
Category:1964 births
Category:Nepalese American
Category:American entrepreneurs
Category:American actors
Category:American journalists
Category:American philanthropists
Category:American people of Nepalese descent