Chunky laughs off Donkey named after him fetching Rs 72,000

NewsentertainmenthindibollywoodChunky Panday laughs off Donkey named after him fetching Rs 72,000 at Chitrakoot fair: ‘Any news is good news’ Chunky Panday laughs off Donkey named after him fetching Rs 72,000 at Chitrakoot fair: ‘Any news is good news’ TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 11, 2026, 12:31 IST Chunky Panday has found himself at the centre of an unlikely headline, and the star of the story isn’t even human.

A donkey named Chunky fetched Rs 72,000 at the annual donkey fair in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, making it the highest-priced animal at the event, reportedly ahead of donkeys named after Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Mithun Chakraborty.

Traders gave the animals these famous names to attract buyers, and the 64-year-old actor is thoroughly amused by the news.Chunky Panday calls donkey tribute an “honour” When Hindustan Times reached out to Chunky, the actor couldn’t hold back his laughter and said, “This is such an honor that people did this.

My friends have been sending the news clipping to me, and any news is good news!” Watch Chunky Panday’s Divine Break: Lord Shiva’s Blessings In Shravan Taking the quirky tribute in good humour, the actor said, “I have been seeing this happen for 30 years now.

In fact, it is done in barber shops as well, where stars and their hairstyles are advertised. There’s even a burger named Chunky Paneer Panday at a burger joint.”Poll Do you agree that an animal fetching a high price because of a celebrity name is a good marketing strategy?

With a career spanning over 40 years, Chunky Panday first stepped into acting in 1987 with the Hindi film 'Aag Hi Aag'. He was most recently seen in 'Baby Do Die Do', which came out this year. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more.

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