Updated on: 30 July, 2024 01:19 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
![5 Times Pankaj Tripathi Showcased his Acting Prowess with Complex Roles](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/pankaj-tripathi-acting-prowess-july30-cover_d.jpg)
Pankaj Tripathi is a master of his craft, capable of transforming himself into a myriad of complex characters. Here are five instances where his acting prowess truly shone:
![1. Sultan in Gangs of Wasseypur](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/pankaj-tripathi-acting-prowess-july30-1.jpg)
1. Sultan in Gangs of Wasseypur
Gangs of Wasseypur introduced us to the menacing Sultan, a character who was both terrifying and pitiable. Tripathi's portrayal of this complex villain was nothing short of exceptional. He seamlessly transitioned between moments of brutality and vulnerability, making Sultan a character we loved to hate.![2. Principal Srivastava in Nil Battey Sannata](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/pankaj-tripathi-proved-acting-prowess-july30-2_d.jpg)
2. Principal Srivastava in Nil Battey Sannata
This role showcased a completely different side of Tripathi's acting range. He played the role of a rigid, conventional principal who undergoes a transformation through his interactions with a determined mother. Tripathi effectively conveyed the character's initial scepticism and eventual admiration, demonstrating his ability to play both antagonistic and sympathetic roles.
![3. Rampal in Newton](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/pankaj-tripathi-acting-prowess-july30-3.jpg)
3. Rampal in Newton
As the idealistic election officer in Newton, Tripathi delivered a performance that was both humorous and poignant. His portrayal of a man determined to do his duty in the face of adversity was heartwarming. Tripathi's comic timing and emotional depth were on full display in this role.![4. Rudra Bhaiya in Stree](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/pankaj-tripathi-acting-prowess-july30-4.jpg)
4. Rudra Bhaiya in Stree
A horror comedy might seem like an unlikely platform for a serious actor, but Tripathi proved otherwise with his portrayal of the quirky and superstitious Rudra Bhaiya, a local librarian. His impeccable comic timing and ability to infuse humour into a horror film were commendable. Yet, beneath the comic exterior, Tripathi conveyed the character's genuine fear and vulnerability.![5. Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/pankaj-tripathi-acting-prowess-july30-5.jpg)