Pitobash Tripathy (born 1984), also known simply as Pitobash, is an Indian actor who works in

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films. He is known for his role in the movies ''

I Am Kalam ''I Am Kalam'' is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language drama film produced by the non-governmental charity Smile Foundation and directed by Nila Madhab Panda with cinematography by Mohana Krishna. The character of Chhotu has been performed by Harsh May ...

'', '' Begum Jaan'', ''

Shor in the City ''Shor in the City'' () is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Raj & DK and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor starring Tusshar Kapoor, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Preeti Desai, Girija Oak, Radhika Apte, Nikhil Dwivedi, P ...

'', ''

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'', the

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film ''

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'' and the National Award-winning Odia film ''

Kalira Atita ''Kalira Atita'' is a 2020 Indian Odia-language family film directed by Nila Madhab Panda, who earlier directed '' I am Kalam'' and '' Jalpari''. This movie talks about climate change and its repercussions. The director sent the film to the ...

''.

Early life and education

Tripathy was born in 1984 in

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. He was brought up in

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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

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, and he also holds a diploma in acting from the

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. Tripathy was awarded with the National Bal Shree Honour from the President of

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in the field of creative performance at the age of 12. He was also involved in theater in

. in 2007. Later on, he joined the

industry as an

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Career

Tripathy started acting with the movie '' 99''. He then appeared in a supporting role in ''

3 Idiots ''3 Idiots'' is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, edited and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, co-written by Abhijat Joshi and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Shar ...

''. Later, he acted in ''

'', directed by Nila Madhab Panda, and ''

''. He also acted in the movie ''

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'' in five different roles. Additional appearances include the films '' Joker'', '' Aalaap'', ''

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'' and ''

Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! ''Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!'' (; ) is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language gangster film directed by Milan Luthria and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. A sequel to 2010's '' Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai'', the film stars Akshay Kum ...

''.

Filmography

Web series

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 ''

'' Nominated: * 2012 – Screen Promising Newcomer Of The Year for ''

Filmfare Awards

Nominated: * 2012 –

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for ''

Stardust Awards

Nominated: * 2012 – Stardust Best Actor Award for ''

Global Indian Film and Television Honours

Nominated: * 2012 – GIFTH Best Actor In A Supporting Role Award for ''

Other awards

* 1996: National Bal Shree Honour – from

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, Dr.

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in Creative Performance

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tripathy, Pitobash Male actors from Odisha Male actors in Hindi cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Living people 1984 births People from Nayagarh district Screen Awards winners