“Joh log mehnat ka saath nahi chhodte … kismat kabhi unka haath nahi chhodti”.
Pankaj Tripathi is a living example of his famous dialogue from the movie ‘Gunjan Sexanan’. A down-to-earth, humble, small-town boy is now the talk of the town.
Pankaj Tripathi won the hearts of millions of fans with his amazing acting skills. He dubted his career with a romantic thriller movie Run in 2004. Ever since then he never looked back. It is a true delight watching Pankaj Tripathi on screen. He is not just an actor, he puts life in the character he plays.
In this article, we have listed some of the best Pankaj Tripathi movies that you can watch on Netflix. So, read the article till last, and don’t forget to share it with Pankaj Tripathi fans.
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8 Best Pankaj Tripathi Movies on Netflix
Murder Mubarak
It is a murder mystery movie set in a prestigious club in Delhi. Everything was going well until a member of the club was found dead on the premises and ACP Bhavani Singh (Pankaj Tripathi) came to investigate the matter.
Bhavani Singh uses his unconventional method to uncover the dark secrets of the club’s elite members. He uncovers the web of lies to find the real suspect. Pankaj Tripathi’s acting and his character’s wittiness keep the audience guessing what comes next until the mystery is solved.
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Vijay Varma, Sara Ali Khan, Sanjay Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, and Tisca Chopra.
IMDb: 5.9/10
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is the true story of the first Indian girl who flew into the combat zone. Despite many hurdles and no equal rights for women, she fulfilled her dream and fought for the country in the Kargil War.
Pankaj Tripathi plays Gunjan’s father’s role in the movie. He is the biggest cheerleader of her daughter. He not only supports her seemingly impossible dreams but also pushes her to achieve them. His portrayal as Gunjan fathers adds more depth and emotion to the character.
Cast: Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi, Vijay Varma Riva Arora, Vineet Kumar Singh, Manav Vij, and Mukesh Khanna.
IMDb: 5.5/10
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
Sarpanch Gangaram (Pankaj Tripathi) faces crop failure and severe famine exacerbated by wildlife encroachment. He tries to secure government aid to help his village to get out of this situation. After a failed attempt to secure aid, he comes to know that the government is paying ₹10 lac to the families of victims killed in a tiger attack.
Desperate to improve the village condition, Gangaram decides to sacrifice himself, so that the villagers and his family can live a better life. Will his plan work or Does the government pay compensation to the villagers? For the answer to all these questions, you have to watch Sherdil on Netflix. This light-hearted drama doesn’t let you keep your eyes rolling away.
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Neeraj Kabi, Sayani Gupta, Sohag Sen, and Mridula Tripathi
IMDb: 6.6/10
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OMG 2
OMG 2 is the sequel to the famous movie Oh My God. In the movie, Pankaj Tripathi is shown as a small store vendor, Kanti Sharan Mudgal who turned into a lawyer to get justice for his son. He takes up the case against the priest to send a social message.
Through his journey, he challenges various societal norms and questions everyone who sets these norms. Watch the thought-provoking movie to know whether he got justice for his son.
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam, Akshay Kumar, Aarush Varma, Anvesha Vij, and Geeta Aggarwal.
IMDb: 7.5/10
Ludo
Ludo is a comedy-drama movie, a story of the clash between dons Sattu (Pankaj Tripathi) and his ex-right hand Bittu (Abhishek Bachan). This high-stakes drama takes a notorious turn when both play Ludo to settle old accounts with each other. Bittu takes the red side and Sattu takes the opposite side and the result of the game intertwines with a gripping climax where all the characters converge.
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Abhishek Bachchan, Rohit Saraf, Rajkummar Rao
IMDb: 7.6/10
Mimi
Mimi is a heartwarming story of a young girl Mimi. Due to some financial issues, she agrees to become a surrogate mother. Her life changes after this incident but Bhanu (Pankaj Tripathi), a supportive friend stands with her on the roller coaster journey. Bhanu’s character adds humor and explains the importance of friends and family in someone’s life.
Cast: Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Sai Tamhankar, Pankaj Jha, Jacob Smith, Evelyn Edwards, Aidan Whtock
IMDb: Rating: 7.8/10
83
Kabir Khan’s 83 is based on India’s historic victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. 83 is the journey of the Indian cricket team from underdogs to champions. This sports drama gives you chill and goosebumps about how Kapil Dev (Ranveer), the captain of the Indian team leads them to victory.
Team Manager PR Man Singh (Pankaj Tripathi) plays an important role in the team’s victory. PR management and motivational speech help them to overcome fear and anxiety. Pankaj’s portrayal adds more depth to the character, enhancing the role in Indian sports history.
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Hardy Sanhdu, Ammy Virk, and Wamiqa Gabbi.
IMDb: 7.5/10
Fukrey
Fukrey is a comedy movie released in 2013. It is the story of a group of friends Choocha, Hunny, Zafar, and Lali who get entangled in a series of misadventure events to fulfill their wishes. Their attempt to make quick money leads the group into trouble with gangsters and corrupt officials.
Pandit Ji (Pankaj Tripathi), an eccentric and scheming person, is embroiled in the group’s plan to help them out. Although adds more complexities and problems for the group. His role adds more humor to the movie.
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha, Varun Sharma, Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh.
IMDb: 6.9/10
Conclusion
Pankaj Tripathi’s movies on Netflix showcase his amazing journey in the acting field. He is a versatile actor and understands the depth of character as an artist. From his portrayal as a cunning man to King of Mirzapur, he knows how to bring authenticity to each character.
Pankaj Tripathi is also known as the perfectionist. Now you are all set for this weekend, just binge as many movies as possible and drop your favorite in the comments below.