Pankaj Tripathi: The Mirzapur actor's best films and remarkable performances

Pankaj Tripathi made his debut in the Hindi film industry with a minor role in the 2004 comedy-romance film Run. The actor went on to further deliver some of the most brilliant performances. He received critical acclaim for his realistic acting skills across the country. The Mirzapur actor has also made a big name in web series. Here is a list of his best films where he played some of the best roles.

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Best films of Pankaj Tripathi

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Gurgaon

The 2017 dark thriller film was co-written and directed by Shanker Raman. It is based on the real estate mafia in Gurgaon. Pankaj Tripathi played a real estate tycoon who feels guilty for one of his biggest mistakes from the past. The film won Prasad DI Award at the National Film Development Corporation's Film Bazaar and was appreciated for its storyline by the critics.

Masaan

Pankaj Tripathi’s minor role of Sadhya in the 2015 drama film Masaan gained him enough appreciation. The actor turned all the eyes onto him with his brief appearance while making a small and deep conversation with Richa Chadha in a scene. The film is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and written by Varun Grover. It was also screened at the 2015 Cannes Films Festival.

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Newton

The gripping screenplay and brilliant performances made the film receive the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. Pankaj Tripathi played the role of Aatma Singh who acts as an antagonist force in the movie. He received a special mention at the National Film Awards for Newton. The film is co-written and directed by Amit V. Masurkar. It was also premiered in the Forum section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.

Fukrey

Pankaj Tripathi played a supporting role in the 2013 comedy film Fukrey. He portrayed the character of Pandit, who is a security guard of the campus. His perfect comic timing and realistic acting made the character quite popular among the audience. He was praised for his role in the movie by the critics. The film is co-written and directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. It was produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.

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