19 August,2021 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pankaj Tripathi. Picture/PR
Pankaj Tripathi has given life to iconic characters on screen that will forever remain etched in the audience's mind. Known for his versatile and effortless performances across various platforms, he has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has always celebrated diversity through cinema, and it comes as no surprise that this year, they have honored Pankaj Tripathi with the Diversity in Cinema award. Some of the previous recipients of this award are Freida Pinto, Fawad Khan, Onir among others.
Pankaj has made his presence felt in films as well as web series. He has also been nominated for the Best Performance (Male) in the film category for 'Ludo' and for the Best Performance (Male) in web series for 'Mirzapur' season 2. His short film 'Laali' has also made it to the festival this year.
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Speaking about the award, Pankaj says, "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 honoured and equally humbled to receive this award and it makes me very happy that such a prestigious film festival has recognised my work."
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The festival's director Mitu Bhowmick Lange 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 Diversity in Cinema award will be presented by Anurag Kashyap. He directed one of the most important films of Pankaj Tripathi's career, 'Gangs of Wasseypur', which put him on the map and changed the course of his cinematic journey.
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