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Pankaj Tripathi is one of India’s most respected actors today. Known for his role as Kaleen Bhaiya in the web series Mirzapur, he has built a net worth of over ₹40 crore through films, brand promotions, and properties.
Early Life in Bihar
- Born on 5 September in Belasand village, Gopalganj district, Bihar
- His original surname was Tiwari, which he later changed to Tripathi
- He was the youngest of four siblings
- His father was a farmer and priest, and Pankaj used to help in the fields
After school, he went to Patna to study at the Institute of Hotel Management. After 7 years in Patna, he followed his passion for acting and joined National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi, graduating in 2004.
Acting Journey
Pankaj started with small roles in ads and films:
- First ad: Tata Tea
- Early films: Run, Bunty Aur Babli, Omkara, Raavan, Agneepath
- TV shows: Gulaal, Sarojini
Big Break: Gangs of Wasseypur and Newton
His big break came in 2012 with Gangs of Wasseypur as Sultan. He later gained major fame in Newton (with Rajkummar Rao), for which he:
- Got a National Film Award (Special Mention)
- Was nominated for Filmfare Best Supporting Actor
Rise to Stardom with Mirzapur
His role as Akhanda Tripathi (Kaleen Bhaiya) in Mirzapur made him a household name. After that, he worked in many hit films and web series:
- Bareilly Ki Barfi, Stree, Luka Chuppi, Super 30, Gunjan Saxena, Ludo
- Web shows: Sacred Games, Extraction (Hollywood debut)
- His role in Mimi got him another Filmfare nomination
Pankaj Tripathi Net Worth & Income
- Net Worth: ₹40+ crore
- Per Movie Fee: ₹4–5 crore
- Mirzapur Fee: ₹10 crore
- Sacred Games Fee: ₹12 crore
He also earns from brand promotions:
- Brands: Britannia, Baidyanath, Tata Tea, Policybazaar, Glucon-D, Cadbury Fuse, 1mg, and more
Properties & Real Estate
- Lives in Mumbai with his wife in a house called “Roopkatha”
- Owns another luxury home in his Bihar village, worth ₹16 crore
- Has invested in real estate
Car Collection
According to Financial Express, his luxury cars include:
- Mercedes-Benz E200 – ₹79.19 lakh
- Mercedes-Benz ML500 – ₹69.04 lakh
- Toyota Fortuner – ₹38.86 lakh
Latest Movie – Stree 2
Pankaj was recently seen in Stree 2, alongside Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao. The movie was a huge hit:
- India box office: ₹509.4 crore
- Worldwide: Over ₹700 crore
Disclaimer: This article is based on media reports, public records, and available online information. Figures related to earnings and net worth are estimates and not officially confirmed by Pankaj Tripathi. The post is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
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