Pankaj Tripathi Voted As The No.1 Male OTT Star in India

OTT has come as a blessing to the audiences and makers. Indian web series have certainly gained popularity and success as it gives the liberty to watch relatable content. The combination of diverse content, accessibility, high production values, and innovative storytelling has contributed to the success of Indian web shows.

An array of Bollywood stars has made their debut on OTT recently, while few have been entertaining us with their stellar performances for quite some time now.

India Today ran a poll asking which Bollywood star is ranked no 1 in the OTT space. And the results were quite interesting!

As per a report in India Today, Pankaj Tripathi has been voted as the most popular OTT actor, defeating the likes of Bobby Deol and Abhishek Bachchan. Pankaj Tripathi is living proof that if you have talent, it is never too late to make a mark. Born in a small village in Bihar to a farmer, Tripathi has seen a lot of struggles in life before making it big in Bollywood and OTT space. His impeccable acting always makes the world bow down to him.

Mr Tripathi is considered one of the few actors in cinema with zero haters. He is known as a method actor and is widely recognized for his unconventional choices. He has received two National Awards, one for Best Supporting Actor in ‘Mimi’ and a Special Mention for ‘Newton’.

While, Shahrukh Khan has beaten Mr. Amitabh Bachchan to emerge as the #1 Bollywood actor, Deepika Padukone has defeated Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif to be declared as the top female actress as per the poll.

The report further also mentions about Kapil Sharma being declared as the top comedian in this opinion poll, beating the likes of Zakir Khan and Anubhav Singh Bassi, who was seen in few blockbuster Bollywood hits last year.

FAQs

What made Pankaj Tripathi famous?

While he had his breakthrough with Gangs of Wasseypur, Tripathi is popular for his portrayal of Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur, which according to The Statesman, has been an inspiration for many aspiring actors. His directors and producers find him to be a natural and grounded actor.

What is the salary of Pankaj Tripathi?

Pankaj Tripathi is one of the most talented actors in Bollywood. He, in the film, places his belief in Lord Shiva. As per reports, the actor generally charges Rs 2 or 3 crore per film.

What is the real name of Pankaj Tripathi?

In an interview, the ‘OMG 2’ actor disclosed that his original name was Pankaj Tiwari. However, during his 9th grade, he made the bold decision to change it to Pankaj Tripathi.