9 Powerful Performances Of Pankaj Tripathi We Bet You Haven¡¯t Seen Yet

We already in awe of the actor. Whether it was his role as a father in Gunjan Saxena or the gangster in GoW, Pankaj Tripathi has only become fine like wine.

But there are some underrated performances of Pankaj Tripathi that you might have missed. And when you will watch his work in these, you will be proud we have an actor like this.

Here's a look at his powerful and breathtaking roles. Check it out.

1. Powder

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Way before Pankaj Tripathi made an impact in Bollywood, he was nailing in Indian television but clearly many were unaware. The show that came on Sony was about the narcotics trade in Mumbai where Pankaj Tripathi plays the role of a Mumbai drug kingpin Naved Ansari.

2. Dharm

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This film won the 2007 National Film Award for the best feature film on national integration. Despite Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak starring, Pankaj Tripathi still stands out. The actor plays the role of an aggressive man who was involved in riots.

3. Mithya

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Featuring in a small role, Pankaj Tripathi still managed to prove his mettle as an actor. This film is considered to be the finest cinema work in the industry.

4. Gurgaon

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,A nail biting thriller film, this Akshay Oberoi-Ragini Khanna starrer has Pankaj Tripathi delivering a classy performance. Revolving around real estate, the movie is edgy, precise and can even shake you up. Not just the performance, the plot of Gurgaon is a must watch.

5. Maazi

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It just takes you by surprise. The thriller, the psychological tension makes it a great watch. Major credit goes to actor Pankaj Tripathi for making it raw yet stylish and eerie.

6. Doosukeltha

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If you thought Pankaj Tripathi has featured in only Hindi films, then you're mistaken. He has ventured into regional films as well. A romantic Telugu drama which was a box office hit. Playing a negative character, Pankaj Tripathi plays the role of Minister Dilleeswara Rao. His performance was widely appreciated.

7. Masaan

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"Aap Akele Rehte Hai?" And Pankaj Tripathi replies, ¡°Nahi, Pitaji ke saath rehte hai. Pitaji akele rehte hai¡­¡± And this is when you know the actor has truly arrived. This was truly a turning point for not just Vicky Kaushal but also for Pankaj Tripathi. 8. Kaagaz Pankaj Tripathi shines in this film as always. Based on a real life story of a farmer, Lal Bihari is left hapless after his aunt and her brood conspire to cheat him out of his inheritance.

9. Mango Dreams

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The movie is worth watching only for Pankaj Tripathi. The actor plays the perfect Muslim auto driver who takes a doctor on an road journey which turns out to be unforgettable. Pankaj does succeed by making the stereotypical Muslim character a bit of fun in a not so exciting film.

Speaking about the challenges of the role earlier, Pankaj had said, " I did have a problem with an Indian auto driver speaking to an Indian passenger in English. But the director was from the US who thought his bigger audience was there."