Pankaj Tripathi Special: From Kaleen Bhaiya To Madhav Mishra, 5 Spellbound Characters That Redefined Bollywood
Updated on: 05 September, 2022 05:08 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Pankaj Tripathi is a synonym to ace acting and great performance. As he turns 46 today, lets take you through 5 of his iconic characters that have redefined Bollywood and OTT space. Happy birthday Pankaj Tripathi.
1. Kaleen Bhaiya - Mirzapur
Do we need to say anything else here? Both seasons of Mirzapur garnered immense love and a huge fan base across the country. Pankaj Tripathi was seen playing the role of Akhandanand Tripathi aka Kaleen Bhaiya. Rough, rustic, and straight-to-the-point, he doesn't hesitate to kill if you don't fit the bill. If you haven't watched Mirzapur, we're totally judging you.
2. Narrotam Mishra - Bareilly Ki Barfi
Becoming one of those feminist Bollywood fathers who broke all the societal norms for his daughter's happiness, Narrotam Mishra was adored by everyone who say Bareilly Ki Barfi. Playing Kriti Sanon's father in the movie, Pankaj Tripathi's role was one of those underrated supporting characters that silently stole the show. Do you share the same kind of bond with your father?
3. Guruji - Sacred Games
Again, a character that doesn't need words to describe Pankaj Tripathi and his acting skills. Playing one of the antagonist in Netflix web series Sacred Games, he added an intriguing twist in the story. If you haven't watched the second season of the show yet, leave everything aside, else as Guruji says, "Balidaan Dena Hoga!"
4. Rudra - Stree
"Woh Pankaj Tripathi Hain. Woh Kuch Bhi Kar Sakte Hain!" Are we right or are we right? Playing yet another supporting character that was the limelight of the movie, Rudra adds the fun element to an otherwise incomplete movie. From his funny dialoge delivery to his little dance in the end, we loved every bit of the actor in Stree.
5. Madhav Mishra - Criminal Justice
A courtroom OTT drama about an innocent cab driver who is falsely accused for a cold-blooded murder. In walks a street-smart lawyer Madhav Mishra who steals the show, adding the twists and turns in the web series. Don't believe us? Watch it for yourself.Redefining Bollywood, one movie or OTT web series at a time, we're thankful for you Tripathi Ji. Radio City wishes Pankaj Tripathi a very happy birthday!
