In 2004, Pakanj played the role of a leader in a Tata Tea advertisement.
Pankaj, fearing he wouldn't succeed in his acting career, took a job at a five-star hotel in Patna.
Pankaj Tripathi, after completing his 12th grade, travelled to Patna to pursue a course in hotel management. However, his passion for acting had been present from the beginning.
He's graced the silver screen in numerous critically acclaimed films, including 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' 'Fukrey,' 'Masaan,' 'Bareilly Ki Barfi,' 'Extraction,' 'Stree,' 'Luka Chuppi,' 'Paper,' and 'Mimi'. His journey reflects a transition from farm work