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Mimi Duo Rejoices As Pankaj Tripathi Grabs National Film Award

The National Film Awards 2023 winners were revealed on August 24 during a press conference. The films that underwent censorship in 2021 were qualified for this prestigious recognition. It’s important to mention that the awards ceremony had been postponed by two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the various categories of feature films at the 69th National Awards, Pankaj Tripathi received the Best Supporting Actor award for his exceptional portrayal in the movie Mimi. Kriti Sanon, who played the lead role in the film and earned the esteemed title of Best Actress, took the chance to extend her congratulations to her fellow co-star.

Following the announcement of winners at 5 pm yesterday, Kriti Sanon, who herself received an award, was overjoyed for Pankaj Tripathi, her fellow actor. He was honored with the Best Supporting Actor award for their joint project Mimi, which had been released on an OTT platform in 2021. Kriti used her Instagram Stories to express her delight and convey her congratulations to the actor. She posted a behind-the-scenes still from the movie alongside the words, “Congratulations to my favorite @pankajtripathi sir!! ❤️🤗 Your father would be so so proud..” Here’s a look:

For those unfamiliar, Tripathi’s father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, passed away a few days ago at the age of 99. The actor, who was in the midst of celebrating the success of his recently launched film OMG 2, had immediately left for his village in Gopalganj to perform his father’s last rites.

Discussing his victory in an interview, Tripathi shared, “The emotions are quite mixed. I experienced a significant personal loss, my father’s passing. He used to derive immense happiness from observing my journey. His values, morals, and principles played a pivotal role in shaping me as an actor and an individual. Although he’s not here in person, I can sense his presence and feel him around me. Today, he would have been genuinely happy. Everything I have today is a result of his blessings.”

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Pankaj Tripathi’s Father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, Passes Away at 99

Pankaj Tripathi
  • Pankaj Tripathi is grieving the loss of his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari.
  • Tripathi, known for his roles in various films including “OMG 2,” was reportedly engaged in a film.
  • He immediately left for his hometown, Gopalganj in Bihar, to be present for his father’s last rites.

Renowned actor Pankaj Tripathi is grieving the loss of his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, who recently passed away at the age of 99. Tripathi, known for his roles in various films including “OMG 2,” was reportedly engaged in a film shoot in Uttarakhand when he received the sad news. He immediately left for his hometown, Gopalganj in Bihar, to be present for his father’s last rites.

Pandit Banaras Tiwari had been residing in Gopalganj along with his wife, while Pankaj Tripathi, living in Mumbai, was accompanied by his wife and daughter.

An official statement on behalf of Pankaj Tripathi and his family conveyed the somber news, stating, “It’s with a heavy heart to confirm that Pankaj Tripathi’s father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, is no more. He lived a wholesome life of 99 years. His last rites will be performed today amongst his close family. Pankaj Tripathi is currently on his way to his village in Gopalganj.”

Reflecting on his roots, Pankaj Tripathi had previously shared in an interview with Hindustan Times that his father had desired for him to become a doctor. He noted that his upbringing in Gopalganj, Bihar, presented limited career options, mostly focusing on engineering or medical professions. The lack of well-developed roads in his village exemplified its remote location.

In an intriguing insight shared during an interview with Mashable, Pankaj Tripathi unveiled that his father had minimal awareness of his cinematic achievements. He mentioned, “He is not too proud of my achievements. My father does not even know what and how I do in cinema. To date, he has not seen how a movie theatre looks from the inside. He sees my work if someone shows him on their computer or on the television, which was recently installed at my house.”

As Pankaj Tripathi bids farewell to his father, his journey from Gopalganj to the world of cinema takes on a poignant perspective, enriched by the memories and values instilled by his father’s presence.

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