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'', ''

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'' and the National Award-winning Odia film '' Kalira Atita''.

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

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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 ''

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''. Later, he acted in '' I Am Kalam'', directed by

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, and ''

''. He also acted in the movie ''

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

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'', ''

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'' and '' Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!''.

Filmography

Web Series

2022- Dr.Arora

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 (Search lights)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