Pankaj Tripathi will be honored with the Diversity in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
From Ludo to Mirzapur 2 or Mimi, Pankaj manages to impress one and all with his on-screen performances. Speaking about the award, Pankaj said, “My intent is to perform to the best of my capabilities, and I am so grateful that my performances are appreciated by the audience. I am truly honored and equally humbled to receive this award and it makes me very happy that such a prestigious film festival has recognized my work.”
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Tripathi has also been nominated for the Best Performance (Male) in the film category for Ludo and for the Best Performance (Male) in series for Mirzapur 2. His short film Laali also made it to the festival this year.
The festival’s director, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, said that Pankaj is being identified and honored with the award for his performance in various films. He adds, “We at IFFM are elated to present one of our highest awards to the prolific actor, Pankaj Tripathi. With his acting prowess and unsurpassed talent, he makes every character riveting. IFFM has always stood for diversity through cinema and Pankaj Tripathi is an embodiment of the same. He plays diverse roles with such finesse making him perfect for this award.”
The award will be presented on August 20 by Gangs of Wasseypur director Anurag Kashyap.
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