Pankaj Tripathi (pronounced [pəŋkəd͡ʒ t̪ɾipaʈʰiː]; né Tiwari; is an Indian actor, who predominantly works in Hindi films. He is the recipient of several awards, including two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. After studying acting at the National School of Drama, Tripathi had minor roles in such films as Omkara, Raavan and Agneepath, and had a supporting role in the television series Powder.
Tripathi in 2017
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.
Vigyan Bhawan, where the National Film Awards are presented annually
Image: Allu Arjun at 62nd Filmfare awards south
Image: Alia Bhatt at Berlinale 2022 Ausschnitt
Image: Kriti Sanon at Adipurush pre release event (2) (cropped)