Pankaj Tripathi was born Pankaj Tiwari, 28 September 1976) is an Indian actor, who predominantly works in Hindi films.
Pankaj Tripathi was born Pankaj Tiwari, 28 September 1976) is an Indian actor, who predominantly works in Hindi films.
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He is the recipient of several awards, including two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award.
He is the recipient of several awards, including two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award.
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Tripathi gained recognition for his role in Anurag Kashyap's crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).
Tripathi gained recognition for his role in Anurag Kashyap's crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).
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Tripathi has also had leading roles in several streaming series, including Mirzapur (2018–present).
Tripathi has also had leading roles in several streaming series, including Mirzapur (2018–present).
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Tripathi moved to Mumbai in 2004. His first role there was of a politician in a Tata tea Advertisement and then an uncredited role in the film Run.
Tripathi moved to Mumbai in 2004. His first role there was of a politician in a Tata tea Advertisement and then an uncredited role in the film Run.
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First nomination for the Filmfare Award for "Best Supporting Actor" for his performance in the film "Newton".
First nomination for the Filmfare Award for "Best Supporting Actor" for his performance in the film "Newton".
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In 2018, he appeared alongside Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the comedy-horror film Stree, which earned him critical acclaim and his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2018, he appeared alongside Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the comedy-horror film Stree, which earned him critical acclaim and his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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In 2020, Tripathi also acted alongside Randeep Hooda in Netflix's original Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth.
In 2020, Tripathi also acted alongside Randeep Hooda in Netflix's original Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth.
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Tripathi met his future wife Mridula during a wedding ceremony in 1993 when they were both in college and then got married on 15 January 2004.
Tripathi met his future wife Mridula during a wedding ceremony in 1993 when they were both in college and then got married on 15 January 2004.
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In Patna after high school where Tripathi studied at Institute of Hotel Management, Hajipur.
In Patna after high school where Tripathi studied at Institute of Hotel Management, Hajipur.