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Pankaj Tripathi
Tripathi in 2017
Born
Pankaj Tiwari[1]

5 September 1975 or 1976 (age48 or47)
Belsand,Bihar,India[2]
Alma mater
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present
WorksFull list
Spouse
Mridula Tripathi
​
(m.2004)​
Children1

Pankaj Tripathi(pronounced[pəŋkəd͡ʒt̪ɾipaʈʰiː];néTiwari;(born 5 September 1975 or 1976) is an Indian actor, who predominantly works inHindifilms.[3][4]He is the recipient of several awards, including twoNational Film Awardsand aFilmfare Award.After studying acting at theNational School of Drama,Tripathi had minor roles in such films asOmkara(2006),Raavan(2010) andAgneepath(2012), and had a supporting role in the television seriesPowder(2010).

Tripathi gained recognition for his role inAnurag Kashyap's crime dramaGangs of Wasseypur(2012), after which he had several notable supporting roles. These includeFukrey(2013),Masaan(2015),Nil Battey Sannata(2016),Bareilly Ki Barfi,Fukrey Returns(both 2017),Stree(2018),Ludo,Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl(both 2020), and83(2021). Tripathi has also had leading roles in several streaming series, includingMirzapur(2018–present) andCriminal Justice(2019–2022), and in the streaming filmKaagaz(2021). He has also appeared in theTamilfilmKaala(2018) and the English filmExtraction(2020).

His performance inNewton(2017) won him theNational Film Award – Special Mentionand his performance inMimi(2021) won him theNational Film Awardand theFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.[5][6]He has since starred in the commercially successful satireOMG 2(2023).

Early life

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Tripathi was born on 5 September in either 1975[4]or 1976[3]in Belsand village ofBarauliinGopalganj Districtof the Indian state ofBihar,to Pandit Benares Tiwari and Hemwanti Tiwari as the youngest of their four children.[2][7][8][9]

His father worked as a farmer andHindu priest.[2]Tripathi's original last name wasTiwari,which he changed legally toTripathiin school as a 9th grader.[1]Tripathi also worked as a farmer with his father until he was in the 11th standard at school. During the festive seasons, he used to play the role of a girl in his village's local play (natak).[10]

Tripathi moved toPatnaafter high school where he studied atInstitute of Hotel Management, Hajipur.[2]After his seven-year stay in Patna, he moved to Delhi to enroll in theNational School of Drama,from where he graduated in 2004.[11][12]

Career

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Early work (2004–2016)

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After appearing in an uncredited role in theKannada-language dramaChigurida Kanasu(2003), Tripathi moved toMumbaiin 2004. His first role inHindi cinemawas as a politician in aTata Teaadvertisement, followed by an uncredited role in the romantic action filmRun(2004).[13][14]

During the early period of his career, he mostly played antagonistic roles and became synonymous with gangster characters.[15][16]He appeared in various Hindi films in minor roles, includingBunty Aur Babli(2005),Apaharan(2005),Omkara(2006),Shaurya(2008),Raavan(2010),Aakrosh(2010),Chillar Party(2011), andAgneepath(2012).

He also appeared in the TV seriesBahubaliand the crime drama TV seriesPowder(2010) onSony TV,as well as in a fewdaily soapssuch asZindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal(2010–11) andSarojini - Ek Nayi Pehal(2015–16).

In 2012, he played his first major screen role as Sultan in the crime drama duologyGangs of Wasseypur.[17][18]It proved to be Tripathi's breakthrough and brought him recognition, post which he continued to star in minor roles in films such as the action filmsDabangg 2(2012),Gunday(2014),Singham Returns(2014) andDilwale(2015).

Acclaimed actor (2017–present)

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Tripathi's first film as a lead actor was the neo-noir thrillerGurgaon(2017), which earned critical acclaim but emerged as a commercial disaster at the box-office.[19][20]The same year, he also appeared in pivotal roles in several critical and commercially successful films such as the romantic comedy-dramaBareilly Ki Barfiand the comedyFukrey Returns.He followed it up with the black comedy-dramaNewtonalongsideRajkummar Rao,which earned him critical acclaim, winning theNational Film Award – Special Mention,in addition to his first nomination for theFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.Newtonwas alsoIndia's official entryfor theAcademy Award for Best International Feature Filmat the90th Academy Awards.[21]

In 2018, he starred alongside Rao andShraddha Kapoorin the horror comedyStree,which earned him high critical acclaim and theScreen Award for Best Supporting Actor,in addition to his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Later that year, he made his debut inTamil cinemawith theRajinikanth-starrer action dramaKaala.[22]The same year, he also starred as Akhandanand Tripathi a.k.a. "Kaleen Bhaiya", a mafia don in theAmazon Primecrime drama thriller web seriesMirzapur(2018–present) which earned him widespread critical acclaim and recognition, and a nomination for theFilmfare OTT Awardfor Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the second season.[23]

In 2019, Tripathi starred in several critically acclaimed supporting roles in commercial successes such as the romantic comedy-dramaLuka Chuppi,the drama thrillerThe Tashkent Filesand the biographical dramaSuper 30.The same year, he starred as Khanna Guruji, a spiritual leader alongsideSaif Ali Khan,Nawazuddin Siddiqui,Kalki KoechlinandRanvir Shoreyin the second season of theneo-noircrime thrillerSacred Games(2018–19), which earned him high critical acclaim and a second nomination for the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also starred in theDisney+ Hotstarlegal drama web seriesCriminal Justiceas a lawyer, and reprised his role in the second (Behind Closed Doors(2020)) and third season (Adhura Sach(2022)). The second season earned him a nomination for the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor In A Drama Series.

In 2020, Tripathi starred alongsideChris Hemsworth,Randeep HoodaandDavid Harbourin his firstHollywoodfilm, theNetflixaction thrillerExtraction.The same year, he received dual nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the biographical dramaGunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girland the black comedyLudo.[24][25]His performance in the latter won theIIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 2021, for a second consecutive year, Tripathi received dual nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his widely acclaimed performances in the social comedy-dramaMimiand the biographical sports drama83,winning the award forMimi.[26][27]His performance inMimialso earned him theNational Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[28]The same year, he also starred in theZEE5biographical comedyKaagaz(2021), which earned him a nomination for theFilmfare OTT Awardfor Best Actor in A Web Original Film.

In 2023, he starred in the satirical comedy-dramaOMG 2alongsideAkshay KumarandYami Gautamand the comedyFukrey 3.[29][30][31]

He is next set to portray the formerIndian Prime MinisterAtal Bihari Vajpayeein the biographical dramaMain Atal Hoon.The film is set to release on 19 January 2024.

Tripathi is the brand ambassador ofBharat Rang Mahotsav(National Theatre Festival) for the year 2024.[32][33]

Personal life

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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. They moved to Mumbai after their marriage, and in 2006, had a daughter named Aashi Tripathi.[10][34][35]

Artistry and media image

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Tripathi is known as amethod actor[36]and is widely recognised for his unconventional choices.[37]Namrata JoshiofThe Wiretermed him a "natural actor" and said, "Give Tripathi any role and he will make it his own with his signature style – minimalistic, effortless, unhurried."[38]The Hindunoted, "We have been encountering him more often on screen than for real, in one power-packed performance after another."[39]On his rise to success, A. Kameshwari ofThe Indian Expressstated, "The actor, whose early roles are mostly credited as ‘unnamed character’, now has roles written specifically for him."[40]

"With popularity I feel I need to be more careful about choosing scripts. I now look for roles and projects that are entertaining, but also have some social message or subtext."

— Tripathi explaining his approach in choosing films[41]

Tripathi is known for his experimental roles, Sweta Kaushal ofHindustan Timesfeels he is not among those actors who'd get stuck in one type of role. She further added, "Tripathi's subtle portrayal of even the most dramatic character distinguishes him from many others in the business."[4]While he had his breakthrough withGangs of Wasseypur,Tripathi is popular for his portrayal of Kaleen Bhaiya inMirzapur,which according toThe Statesman,has been an inspiration for many aspiring actors.[42]

His directors and producers, find him to be a natural and grounded actor.Raj Nidimorusaid, "Given a specific or banal set of instructions, Tripathi would interpret it in a slightly different way and most of the times it would put a smile on your face."[43]Karan Anshuman,who directed him inMirzapur,says, "I know he’s got this mimetic ability to be who he needs to be once the camera rolls. When he finds that perfect note, when he knows he’s got it (and the director knows he’s got it), he holds on to it with such fierce consistency that the slightest shifts only serve to elevate his performance."[43]

Tripathi is one of the highest paid OTT actors in India.[44][45]ForNewton,NDTVnamed him the "Best Actor" of 2017.[46]In 2020,Rediff.complaced him sixth in their "10 Best Actors" of the year list, for his performance inGunjan Saxena: The Kargil GirlandLudo.[47]

Tripathi is an active celebrity endorser for brands such asStar Plus,Tata Tea,Redmi,Policybazaaramong others.[48][49]In November 2023,NPCIappointed him as the "UPI Safety Ambassador".[50]Along with his acting career, Tripathi has been associated to social causes such as tree plantation.[51]In 2023, he opened a library at a school inBelsand,Gopalganj,in his father's memory.[52]TheElection Commission of Indiamade Tripathi, the "National Icon" in 2022, to honour his association with ECI in creating awareness amongst voters.[53]

Filmography

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Main article:Pankaj Tripathi filmography

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Nominated work Category Result Ref.
Film Awards
2018 International Indian Film Academy Awards Newton Best Supporting Actor Nominated [54]
2019 Stree Nominated [55]
2022 83 Nominated [56]
Ludo Won [57]
2018 Filmfare Awards Newton Best Supporting Actor Nominated [58]
2019 Stree Nominated [59]
2021 Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl Nominated [60]
Ludo Nominated
2022 83 Nominated [61]
Mimi Won
2024 OMG 2 Best Actor - Critics Nominated [62]
2018 National Film Awards Newton Special Mention Won [5]
2023 Mimi Best Supporting Actor Won [6]
2018 Screen Awards Newton Best Supporting Actor Nominated [63]
2019 Stree Won [64]
2013 Zee Cine Awards Gangs of Wasseypur Best Villain Nominated [65]
2019 Stree Best Supporting Actor Nominated [66]
Television Awards
2021 Indian Television Academy Awards Mirzapur Best Actor in a Web Series Won [67]
2019 iReel Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series Won [68]
2020 Filmfare OTT Awards Sacred Games 2 Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Nominated [69]
2021 Mirzapur 2 Nominated [70]
Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors Best Actor In A Drama Series Nominated
Kaagaz Best Actor in A Web Original Film Nominated

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