Pankaj Tripathi is a versatile actor who works in Hindi films and web series. He comes from a Hindu family and a very down-to-earth family. However, he worked in the Hindi film industry for a very long time in small roles and side roles or featured cast. However, he got recognized for the role in “Gang of Wasseypur” as ‘Sultan.” Which brings him out to the audience how good an actor he is.
In his early life, Pankaj Tripathi worked as a farmer with his father until he was 11. During Festivals(Chatt festival), he used to play girl characters in village Mela Natak. (Drama). He moved to Patna after he finished school back home and started studying Hotel Management, but the fire of becoming an actor was still there in his heart After completing HM. He worked in a hotel as a cook for two years. He came to Delhi and Got Selected for NSD(National School of Drama).
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Pankaj Tripathi Short Bio/ Wiki
| Full Name | Pankaj Tripathi |
| Profession | Acting |
| Known for | His Acting and Character (Akandanand Tripathi) Mirzapur tv Series |
| Date of Birth | 5 September 1976 |
| Birthplace | Belsand village, Gopalganj District, Bihar |
| Currently lives | Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac | Virgo |
Age
He is 37 years old as of 26th April 2024.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 178 cms (5’10) |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Physical Measurement | Chest -39
Waist-36 Biceps- 12 |
| Hair Color | black |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Show Size | Uk 8 |
Education Qualification
| Education Degree | School- D.P.H school Gopalgarh, Bihar
A college in Patna National School Of Drama (NSD)2004 |
Marital Status
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend | NONE/NOT KNOWN |
| Wife/ Spouse | Mridula (15th January 2005) |
Career
- After completing his studies at Drama school (NSD), he did some theatre in Delhi and shifted to Mumbai.
- He worked in more than 60 films and 60 Tv shows in smaller and unrecognized roles.
- He moved to Mumbai in 2004 and played an uncredited role in the “RUN” movie starring Vijay raj and Abhishek Bachchan.
- Then he played a role in Hindi TV Drama named “GULAL.”
- When the Gulal shoot was happening, he got a call from Anurag Kashyap for an audition for “Gang Of Wassipur” from there, he started his journey and did not look back.
- Then he worked in movies like Fukrey, Manji the mountain man, Masaan, and Newton.
His Best performing Roles: Akhanda Nand Tripathi (MIRZAPUR), Sultan in Gang of Wassipur.
Income Source
His main source of income is through feature films, advertisements, and sponsorships.
Net Worth
Pankaj Tripathi’s Net Worth is approx $5 Million (Rs. 40 Crore).
Social Contacts
Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/pankajtripathi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TripathiiPankaj
Pankaj Tripathi Family Members, Tree
Pankaj Tripathi Father
Pankaj’s father’s name is Pandit Banaras Tiwari, and by occupation, he is a Farmer who works in the field back in his hometown. He is also a priest (PUJARI).
Pankaj Tripathi Mother
Pankaj’s mother’s name is HemWanti, and she is a Home Maker.
Pankaj Tripathi Siblings
There is not much known about the Pankaj siblings, but as per sources, there is two elder sister and three elder brothers.
Pankaj Tripathi Wife
Pankaj’s wife’s name is Mridula, and she was a teacher in Gurgaon. Who supported him in his early struggling days. Now she manages her Husband and takes care of the Pankaj acting Business.
Pankaj Tripathi Daugther
There is not much known about Pankaj’s daughter in public space, and many times post pictures with her celebrating her birthday and daughter day on social media handles.
Pankaj Tripathi Family Photos
Lesser Known Facts about Pankaj Tripathi
- He was not aware of the films he reached in class 10th.
- The nearest cinema hall was around 20 km from his village.
- Pankaj’s father wants Pankaj to become a doctor.
- While doing his higher education, he joined AVBP and started participating in Students Movements.
- In childhood, Pankaj joined RSS and started visiting the RSS camps.
- He was good at sports activities and used to play high jump and 100-meter dash races.
- He is a 2004 batch Paasout from the National School Of Drama (NSD)
- His first screen appearance was in the film RUN. In 2010 he got a lead role in a TV serial named Gulal.
- He is now Filming Mirzapur season 3.
- Net worth – 18$ Million
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