Here are Pankaj Tripathi’s 5 characters that are a true delight to watch

New Delhi : Be it the gangster dramas or any comedian role with a straight face, Pankaj Tripathi is undoubtedly the trump card in them all. The actor has made his mark from big screen to small screen for all his performances be it a supporting role or the lead role. 

As the actor turns 44 today, so we decided to list down five endearing roles of the actor that are a a true delight.

Rudra in Stree

Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra, the town librarian cum paranologist in the horror comedy ‘Stree’, was a delight to watch. Coupled with Rajkummar Rao, it was a joyful ride to watch Pankaj Tripathi  and his straight face puns.

Narottam Mishra in Bareilly Ki Barfi

Narottam Mishra aka Kriti Sanon's father in Bareilly Ki Barfi was a rather underrated role, Pankaj may have been in the background due to the other big characters, but it was heartwarming to see his relationship with his daughter who was an exceptional small town girl.

Anup Saxena in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

Pankaj Tripathi's character Anup Saxena truly brought a smile on our faces every time he appeared on screens. From pushing his daughter to achieve her dreams and being by her side to debunking society's expectations, Tripathi did all that and much more effortlessly.

Tony in Angrezi Medium 

Pankaj Tripathi has always managed to wow the viewers with small yet memorable roles. In Irrfan starrer Angrezi Medium, Pankaj played the role of Tony the fixer in Angrezi Medium. His scenes with Irrfan and Deepak Dobriyal in the film while the duo try to make their way to London are hard to forget.

Sadhya Ji in Masaan

Pankaj as Sadhya Ji in Masaan, was a delight to watch. Tripathi's dialogue delivery during a conversation about his father with Richa Chadha's character while sitting at a railway station and sharing a bowl of kheer is exceptional. "Devi ji apko pata hai yaha 28 trainey rukte hain! Aur kitni nahi rukti ??… Chausath! Matlab, Yaha aana asaan hai, Yaha se jaana mushkil."