On Pankaj Tripathi's birthday, a look at the best performances of the award-winning star

Pankaj Tripathi is a very popular actor in Bollywood industry who has carved a niche for himself in industry. From web series to movies to playing a cameo in Hollywood film, actor has always delivered a memorable performance. As he celebrates his 44th birthday today, here is a list of some of most memorable performances by actor throughout his acting career. Check out list.

Newton

Newton is a black comedy film starring Rajkummar Rao in titular role. Pankaj Tripathi plays a pivotal role in film and portrays character of assistant commandant Aatma Singh in film. Fans of film remember Pankaj Tripathi’s character as one whose beliefs changed through course of movie. From believing that “ one would come to vote from constituency” to protecting voters his character won hearts. While film won several awards, Pankaj Tripathi too won many awards for his portrayal in this film, including National Film Awards for special mention (Actor) in 2018.

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Stree

Stree was a horror comedy that gained fame among fans very quickly. Starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in lead, film cast included Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra who is a phrelogist. His character helps Vicky (Rajkummar Rao) who aspires to free his vill from clasps of a woman’s ghost. A dialogue from movie got very popular among fans and it was delivered by Pankaj Tripathi. “Vo Stree hai, vo kuch bhi kar sakti hai” (she is a woman (ghost), she can do anything).  film received several accolades and Pankaj Tripathi was awarded best supporting actor for film that year.

Sacred Games

Sacred Games starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui and saif Ali Khan in lead roles. However, Pankaj Tripathi’s performance in show was applauded by fans and critics alike. His character as Guruji became very popular and at many places Pankaj Tripathi’s character outshines ors.

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Mirzapur

Mirzapur is a crime thriller web television series that stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey in lead. show and performances by actors were appreciated by fans and critics alike. But Pankaj Tripathi outshined or actors and gave a spectacular performance. His role as Akhandanand “Kaleen” Tripathi became one of most famous gang leaders in cinema.

Hourable mentions:

• Masaan as Sadhya Ji.

• Gunjan Saxena as Anup Saxena

• Extraction as Ovi Mahajan Senior

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