Lesser-Known Facts About Pankaj Tripathi

Pankaj Tripathi grew up living a farmer's lifestyle and assisted his father in agriculture until he completed twelfth standard, embracing hard work from a young age.

In his early schooling years, Pankaj studied under a tree until Class 5th due to the absence of a school building, and his village lacked basic amenities like electricity.

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Following his graduation, Pankaj actively participated in campus politics and was reportedly imprisoned for a week in 1993 for voicing opposition against the state government.

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He pursued hotel management and worked as a restaurant cook for two years before leaving Patna and moving to Delhi, where he began his acting career at the National School of Drama.

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Starting with minor roles, Pankaj Tripathi's talent was soon recognized, and he gained fame for his exceptional performances in films like "Lukka Chuppi," "Masaan," "Newton," and "Gangs of Wasseypur," as well as acclaimed series like "Criminal Justice," "Sacred Games," and "Mirzapur."

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Although he hails from Bihar and speaks Bhojpuri as his native language, Pankaj initially struggled with Hindi but gradually improved as he pursued his acting career in Delhi.

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Pankaj Tripathi started his acting journey by performing in plays in his village, often taking on the role of a girl, long before becoming a Bollywood sensation.

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He drew inspiration from actor Manoj Bajpayee, whose hometown is near Pankaj's, and seeing Bajpayee's success motivated him to pursue acting, becoming a significant influence on both actors.

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