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Donkey Named Chunky Panday Sells for Rs 72,000
11 Nov
Summary
- A donkey named Chunky sold for Rs 72,000 at a fair.
- This price made it the highest-valued animal at the event.
- Actor Chunky Panday finds the tribute amusing and an honor.
At the annual donkey fair in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, a donkey named Chunky Panday achieved a remarkable feat, commanding a price of Rs 72,000. This sale reportedly made it the highest-valued animal at the event, outshining donkeys named after prominent figures like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. Traders often use celebrity names to attract buyers, a practice that has amused actor Chunky Panday for decades.
Reacting to the news, the 64-year-old actor expressed his delight, stating that he considers the tribute an honor. He acknowledged that such naming trends, extending to barber shops and even burger joints, have been prevalent for about 30 years. Panday, who boasts a career spanning over four decades since his debut in 1987, was most recently seen in the 2026 film 'Baby Do Die Do'.
