Pandey began his life career as a marine engineer.[1] Later he became a model.[2] He then decided to act in television shows, and his first role as Rahul Shergill was in Sony Entertainment Television's popular series Bade Achhe Lagte Hain from 2012–14.[3] But it was Star Plus's longest-running daily TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, where his character Naman Agarwal gained him massive popularity from 2014–2016.[4] He took a break since he quit Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, but made a comeback in 2019, collaborating with Star Plus again to play Jay Mittal in Ek Bhram...Sarvagun Sampanna.[5][6] He is most recently seen in the famous web show named 'Hello Mini' on mxplayer- he portrays the primary part of Ekansh in the series. The series has three seasons.
He is also a renowned advertisement face and has done several famous commercials for various brands.