Pankaj Tripathi : 10 Intresting Facts

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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In Patna after high school where Tripathi studied at Institute of Hotel Management, Hajipur.

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