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Happy Birthday Pankaj Tripathi: Five Unknown Facts that Essay His Struggle Before Stardom

Pankaj Tripathi's Journey Is A Fine Example Of Why One Should Never Give Up On Their Dreams

News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Shriparna Saha | Updated on: 05 Sep 2019, 05:40:44 PM
Happy Birthday Pankaj Tripathi: Five Unknown Facts About Actor

New Delhi:

Pankaj Tripathi turned 43rd birthday today. The actor who has innumerable  stellat perform,ances to his credit didn't find success at the industry easily. The actor's journey is a fine example of why one should never give up on their dreams. Here are 10 mind-blowing facts about him that every fan must know.

Pankaj grew up in a small village named Belsand of Gopalganj district in Bihar. He comes from a very humble background as his father worked as a farmer and priest.

 

Pankaj was interested about honning his acting skills early in life. During the annual festival celebrations in his village, the actor used to play the role of a girl.

Pankaj was quite active in politics and was part of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. He once stayed in police custody for seven days because he raised his voice against the state government.

 

Pankaj studied hotel management at Food Craft Institute in Patna. He later also worked as a kitchen supervisor in Maurya Hotel, Patna before acting as a career happened to himTripathi was rejected by National School of Drama twice. He made it to NSD in his third attempt and graduated in 2004.

Eight years after he came to Mumbai, Pankaj gave an audition for Gangs of Wasseypur which went on for eight long hours and eventually got the role and since then there was no looking back.

Pankaj's name was taken in the special mentions for his performance in the movie Newton at the National Film Awards 2018. The film also made its entry for the Academy Award in the best foreign film category.

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First Published : 05 Sep 2019, 05:40:44 PM

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