Pitobash Tripathy
Pitobash Tripathy (born 1984), also known simply as Pitobash,[1] is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood films. He is known for his role in the movies I Am Kalam, Begum Jaan, Shor in the City,[2] Mom, the Hollywood film Million Dollar Arm and the National Award-winning Odia film Kalira Atita.[3][4][5]
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Born | 1984 | (age 38)
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater |
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Occupation | Film actor |
Years active | 2008–present |
Known for | I Am Kalam Begum Jaan Shor in the City Mom Million Dollar Arm (Hollywood film) |
Early life and education
Tripathy was born in 1984 in Nayagarh, Odisha.[6][7] He was brought up in Bhubaneswar where he completed his schooling from the Government High School, Unit 1, Bhubaneswar. Then, he joined Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar College, Bhubaneswar for his higher secondary education. He completed a Bachelor of Technology degree in 2005 from the Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology from Kolkata, and he also holds a diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India.[8]
Tripathy was awarded with the National Bal Shree Honour from the President of India in the field of creative performance at the age of 12. He was also involved in theater in Kolkata.[9][10] in 2007. Later on, he joined the Bollywood industry as an actor.[11]
Career
Tripathy started acting with the movie 99.[12] He then appeared in a supporting role in 3 Idiots. Later, he acted in I Am Kalam, directed by Nila Madhab Panda,[13] and Shor in the City.[14][15][16] He also acted in the movie Mirch in five different roles. Additional appearances include the films Joker, Aalaap, Shanghai and Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!.[17]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | 99 | Salesman | |
3 Idiots | Junior 7 | ||
2010 | Aida | Bounty hunter | Short film |
I Am Kalam | Laptan | ||
Mirch | Madan/Chedimal | ||
2011 | Shor in the City | Mandook | Won Screen Award for Best Comedian |
2012 | Shanghai | Bhagu | |
Joker | Kachua (Alien) | ||
Aalaap | Subhash | ||
2013 | Go Goa Gone | Red Drug Handler | |
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara | Derd Tang | ||
2014 | Million Dollar Arm | Amit Rohan | English film |
2017 | Begum Jaan | Surjeet | |
Mom | Gateman Babu Raam Pandey | ||
An Indian Tale | The Indian | French film[18] | |
2019 | Total Dhamaal | Jhingur, Lallan Bhai's sidekick | [19] |
2020 | French Biriyani | Suleiman | Kannada film[20] |
2021 | Kalira Atita | Gunnu | Odia film[21] |
TBA | Shamshera | TBA |
Web Series
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2018 | Table No 5 | ZEE5 | [22] | |
2019–present | Metro Park | Bittu | Eros Now | [23][24] |
Awards and honors
Odisha Youth Inspiration Award – 2012
- 2012 – Odisha Youth Inspiration Award
Screen Awards
Winner:
- 2012 – Screen Best Actor in a Comic Role Award for Shor in the City
Nominated:
- 2012 – Screen Promising Newcomer Of The Year for Shor in the City
Global Indian Film and Television Honours
Nominated:
- 2012 – GIFTH Best Actor In A Supporting Role Award for Shor in the City
Other awards
- 1996: National Bal Shree Honour – from President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma in Creative Performance
References
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/pitobash-tripathys-new-hindi-film/articleshow/55356389.cms
- https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-shor-in-the-city/20110428.htm
- https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news/pitobash-tripathy-my-parents-are-very-happy-that-i-am-working-with-jon-hamm-in-million-dollar-arm-340850/
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/pitobash-tripathy-hollywood-debut-with-sports-drama-million-dollar-arm-golden-globe-award-winning-actor-jon-hamm-has-got-a-new-indian-fan-in-his-co-star-pitobash-tripathy/articleshow/34368319.cms
- https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nila-madhab-s-odia-film-kalira-atita-joins-oscars-race-details-here-1771205-2021-02-20
- Oriya Actor shining
- "Journey to Bollywood: An OrissaDiary Interview with Pitobash Tripathy". Orissadiary. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- The new Stars of Indian Cinema Made in Film Schools. DearCinema.com
- Diploma in Acting. orissadiary.com.
- Face you didn't know, Outlook India
- New Indian Express.
- "Shor was a short film Raj and DK made with me before 99" – Pitobash
- https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-try-not-to-miss-the-beautiful-i-am-kalam-1572873
- Pitobash in Shor in the City
- Pitobash in Shor in the City Archived 21 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- Pitobash in Shor in the City
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/shanghai/movie-review/13893816.cms
- https://variety.com/2016/film/global/benoit-poelvoorde-indian-tale-snd-1201690801/
- https://www.sify.com/movies/total-dhamaal-review-funny-and-entertaining-despite-a-staid-story-review-bollywood-tcwrqaeebgjij.html
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/pitobash-tripathy-to-debut-in-sandalwood/articleshow/67454845.cms
- https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kalira-atita-movie-review-noble-marriage-of-narrative-and-non-fiction-9941031.html
- Desk, India com Entertainment (31 May 2018). "Zee 5 Originals Series Table 5 Is A Riveting Mystery Thriller - Read Details". India.com. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/pitobash-tripathy-in-metropark/articleshow/55243354.cms
- "'Metro Park is Akkarakazhchakal for a larger audience'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 July 2019.