Today, the General Directorate of Archives commemorated actor Pandi Raidhi.

Born on April 14, 1921, in Korçë, he began acting at a young age and quickly won the audience’s admiration.

Raidhi participated in the National Liberation War as part of the Anti-Fascist Youth. After finishing high school in 1948, he began working at the People’s Theater (now the National Theater). In 1950, he returned to the “A.Z. Çajupi” theater in Korçë.

Considered a “natural talent,” he first stood out in the play “Dasma Korçare.” He was one of the founders of the Professional Estrada of Korçë and a founding actor of the “Andon Zako Çajupi” Theater.

He made his film debut in Albania’s first film, “Tana,” in 1958. A master of character roles, Pandi Raidhi performed in 200 theater roles and 36 films. Many of his characters remain memorable to the public, including roles in films such as “Yje të netëve të gjata,” “Nëntori i Dytë,” “Tokë e përgjakur,” and “Zonja nga qyteti,” among others. He appeared in dozens of Albanian films throughout his career.

Pandi Raidhi quickly became a beloved and popular figure among art enthusiasts. Many recognize his roles and lines as Uncle Bako in the films “Zonja nga qyteti” and “Shoqja nga fshati,” Pllaton Bubuqi in “Përballimi,” the partisan Meke in “Krevati i Perandorit,” and his performances in “Liri a vdekje,” “Familja ime,” “Rrethimi i vogël,” “Nëntori i dytë,” and “Njerëz në rrymë,” which was his last film.

In 1975, he was awarded the prestigious title of “People’s Artist.” Additionally, the Tirana Municipality named one of the capital’s streets after him.

The renowned actor Pandi Raidhi passed away on July 18, 1999.

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