Pitobash Tripathy
Pitobash Tripathy is a Bollywood actor, originally from the state of Odisha, India. He is known for his role in the movies I Am Kalam, Begum Jaan and Shor in the City.
Early life and education
Pitobash was born in Deuli, Nayagarh, Odisha.Pitobash 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 & Leather Technology from Kolkata, and he also holds a diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India.
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 in 2007. Later he joined Bollywood as an actor.
Career
Tripathy started acting with the movie 99. He then appeared in a supporting role in 3 Idiots. Later, he acted in I Am Kalam, directed by Nila Madhab Panda, and Shor in the City. 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!.Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | 99 | Salesman | |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | Junior 7 | |
| 2010 | Aida | Bounty hunter | short |
| 2010 | I Am Kalam | Laptan | |
| 2010 | Mirch | Madan/Chedimal | |
| 2011 | Shor in the City | Mandook | Won Screen Award for Best Comedian |
| 2012 | Shanghai | Bhagu | |
| 2012 | Joker | Kachua | |
| 2012 | Aalaap | Subhash | |
| 2013 | Go Goa Gone | Red Drug Handler | |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara | Derd Tang | |
| 2014 | Million Dollar Arm | Amit Rohan | English film |
| 2017 | Begum Jaan | Surjeet | |
| 2017 | Mom | Baburam | |
| 2017 | :fr:7 jours pas plus|7 jours pas plus | The Indian | French film |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Jhingu | |
| 2020 | French Biriyani | Suleiman | Kannada film |
| 2020 | Shamshera | TBA |
Web Series
Awards and honors
Odisha Youth Inspiration Award – 2012
- 2012 – Odisha Youth Inspiration Award – 2012
Screen Awards
- 2012 – Screen Best Actor in a Comic Role Award for Shor in the City
- 2012 – Screen Promising Newcomer Of The Year for Shor in the City
Filmfare Awards
- 2012 – Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Shor in the City
Stardust Awards
- 2012 – Stardust Best Actor Award for Shor in the City
Global Indian Film and Television Honours
- 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