Pitobash Tripathy
Pitobash Tripathy is an Indian film actor who works in Bollywood films. He is known for his role in the movies I Am Kalam, Begum Jaan, Shor in the City and the Hollywood film Million Dollar Arm.
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| Born | Pitobash Tripathy Deuli, Nayagarh district, Odisha |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008 – present |
Early life and education
Pitobash was born in Deuli, Nayagarh, Odisha.[1][2] 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 and Leather Technology from Kolkata, and he also holds a diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India.[3]
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.[4][5] in 2007. Later he joined Bollywood as an actor.[6]
Career
Tripathy started acting with the movie 99.[7] 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.[8][9][10] 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!.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 99 | Salesman | |
| 3 Idiots | Junior 7 | ||
| 2010 | Aida | Bounty hunter | short |
| 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 | Baburam | ||
| 7 jours pas plus | The Indian | French film | |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Jhingu | |
| 2020 | French Biriyani | Suleiman | Kannada film |
| 2020 | Shamshera | TBA |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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| 2018 | Table No 5 | ZEE5 | [12] | |
| 2019 | Metro Park | Bittu | Eros Now | [13] |
Awards and honors
Odisha Youth Inspiration Award – 2012
- 2012 – Odisha Youth Inspiration Award – 2012
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
- 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
- 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
- Pitobash in Shanghai
- 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.
- "'Metro Park is Akkarakazhchakal for a larger audience'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 July 2019.