Pankaj Tripathi

Pankaj Tripathi was born in Belsand village in Bihar, India, and grew up in a farming family. His early experiences with village theatre helped him develop an interest in performing. He studied at the Institute of Hotel Management in Hajipur before pursuing acting at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, graduating in 2004.
After moving to Mumbai, he worked through several small roles in films and television. His breakthrough came with Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012, which brought attention to his distinctive acting style. He later impressed audiences with performances in Newton, Stree, Mimi and Mirzapur. His work in Mimi brought him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, while Newton earned him a Special Mention. Today, he is known for portraying a wide range of characters with realism, subtle humour and emotional depth.