Pankaj Tripathi, originally named Pankaj Tiwari, is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. He has won several awards, including a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award. After training at the National School of Drama, Tripathi appeared in small roles in movies like Omkara (2006), Raavan (2010), and Agneepath (2012), and had a supporting role in the TV series Powder (2010).
About Pankaj Tripathi’s Early Life
He was born on September 5, either in 1975 or 1976, in Belsand village, Barauli, Gopalganj District, Bihar, India. He is the youngest of four children born to Pandit Benares Tiwari and Hemwanti Tiwari.
Tripathi’s original last name was Tiwari, but he changed it to Tripathi legally in school when he was in 9th grade. He also worked as a farmer with his father until he was in 11th grade. During festivals, he played female roles in local village plays.
After finishing high school, Tripathi moved to Patna and studied at the Institute of Hotel Management in Hajipur. After spending seven years in Patna, he moved to Delhi to study at the National School of Drama, graduating in 2004.

Wife & Children
Pankaj met his future wife, Mridula, at a wedding in 1993 while they were both in college. They got married on January 15, 2004. After their marriage, they moved to Mumbai, and in 2006, they had a daughter named Aashi Tripathi.
Brief About Pankaj Tripathi’s Acting Journey
After a small, uncredited role in the Kannada film Chigurida Kanasu (2003), Pankaj Tripathi moved to Mumbai in 2004. His first role in Hindi cinema was in a Tata Tea commercial where he played a politician. He then had another uncredited role in the romantic action film Run (2004).
Tripathi had small roles in several Hindi films, including Bunty Aur Babli (2005), Apaharan (2005), Omkara (2006), Shaurya (2008), Raavan (2010), Aakrosh (2010), Chillar Party (2011), and Agneepath (2012).
In 2012, Pankaj Tripathi had his first major role as Sultan in the crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur. His first film as the main actor was the thriller Gurgaon (2017). In 2018, he gained widespread praise for his role in the horror comedy Stree, where he starred with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor.
He also made his Tamil film debut with the action drama Kaala, which featured Rajinikanth. In 2023, Pankaj Tripathi appeared in the satirical comedy-drama OMG 2 with Akshay Kumar and Yami Gautam, and in the comedy Fukrey 3.
He was also named the brand ambassador for Bharat Rang Mahotsav (National Theatre Festival) for 2024. In 2024, he will star as Rudra in Stree 2. Tripathi is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian OTT (streaming) content.
He was named “Best Actor” of 2017 by NDTV for his role in Newton. In 2020, Rediff.com listed him as the sixth-best actor of the year for his performances in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl and Ludo.
Tripathi’s net worth is about 45 crores. He earns around 6 crores each year and owns a house in Mumbai. For his roles in Mirzapur and Sacred Games, he was paid 10 crores and 12 crores, respectively.
Attribute | Details |
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Real Name | Pankaj Tiwari |
Nickname | Pankaj |
Profession | Indian Actor |
Date of Birth | 5 September 1976 |
Age (as of 2024) | 48 Years Old |
Family | Father: Pandit Benares Tiwari |
Mother: Hemwanti Tiwari | |
Siblings: Three | |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife Name | Mridula Tripathi (m. 2004) |
Children | Aashi Tripathi |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | Primary School, Bihar |
College | Institute of Hotel Management, Hajipur & National School of Drama |
Hobbies | Acting |
Birth Place | Belsand, Bihar, India |
Hometown | Belsand, Bihar, India |
Current City | Mumbai, India |
Nationality | Indian |
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