PANKAJ TRIPATHI

Pankaj Tripathi, born 5 September 1976 in Gopalganj, Bihar, trained at the National School of Drama before relocating to Mumbai, where years of small roles eventually led to widespread recognition.

Based in Mumbai, Tripathi has become one of Indian cinema's most respected actors, known for his understated, naturalistic performances across genres.

His career-defining role as Kaleen Bhaiya in the OTT series Mirzapur made him a household name, alongside acclaimed films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Newton, and Gunjan Saxena.