1. Pankaj Tripathi is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films.

2. He was born on September 5, 1976 in Belsand village of Barauli in Gopalganj District of Bihar.

3. He studied acting at the National School of Drama.

4. He has had minor roles in films such as Omkara (2006), Raavan (2010), and Agneepath (2012).

5. He is married to Mridula, a school teacher with whom he has a young daughter Aashi.

6. He is known as a method actor and is widely recognized for his unconventional choices.

7. He has received two National Awards, one for Best Supporting Actor in Mimi and a Special Mention for Newton.

8. He is often considered one of the few actors in cinema with zero haters.