Pankaj Tripathi
About
Famous for his natural acting, Pankaj Tripathi’s breakthrough came with his character ‘Sultan Quereshi’ in the 2012 film‘Gangs of Wasseypur’.
His dream of becoming a farmer remained unachieved due to insufficient funds to buy a tractor. He has said that if his father could have afforded to buy a tractor, he would not have been an actor today.
During the festive seasons, he used to play the role of a girl in his village plays which was applauded by the villagers, ultimately prompting him to make a career in the field of acting.
Despite being rejected from the National School of Drama twice, he persisted on becoming an actor & as a student, he did theatre & was active in college politics. However, out of fear of failure in acting, he also worked briefly for a Five Star Hotel in Patna.
He debuted in 2004 with a minor role in ‘Run’ and ‘Omkara’, and has since worked in more than 520 films and 65 television shows. His role in ‘Sacred Games’ was a game changer for his career.
For him, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ changed the course of his career and since then he has gone on to star in critically appraised movies receiving immense appreciation for his performances.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
For his performance in the film ‘Newton’, he received several awards including a National Film Award – Special Mention.
He has also received international fame & recognition for his performances in various web series across platforms.
Why Pankaj Tripathi?
A brilliant actor, he constantly aims at pushing the boundary through his choice of films & performances. With his infectious personality, one is always guaranteed honesty, humility and humour.
