Pankaj Tripathi birthday 2025: 7 iconic performances
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Aatma Singh – Newton
As the cynical CRPF officer, Aatma Singh brought humour and intensity, complementing Rajkummar Rao’s idealism. He even won a National Award for this one.
Anup Saxena – Mimi
Pankaj played a caring yet practical father figure, delivering a perfect mix of emotional depth and comic timing.
Kaleen Bhaiya – Stree
Pankaj Tripathi had a small role, yet significant role in Stree. His presence and humour elevated the film’s quirky storytelling.
Narottam Mishra – Ludo
Pankaj`s subtle yet layered performance as a father caught in a web of fate added gravitas in Ludo added charm to this multi-narrative drama.
Akhandanand Tripathi aka Kaleen Bhaiya - Mirzapur
He played the powerful ruler of a crime syndicate in this popular series. He rules with a quiet menace. His composed demeanour makes him scarier.
Sultan Qureshi – Gangs of Wasseypur
Often forgotten, Pankaj played a butcher-turned-goon, making him unforgettable, even in a film packed with powerhouse performances.
Guruji - Sacred Games 2
In the second season, he played a spiritual guru with a dark agenda; he’s portrayed as calm, philosophical, and enigmatic.
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