Pankaj Tripathi to receive Artist of Distinction award at IFFM

Pankaj Tripathi will receive the Artist of Distinction award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

The award honors his exceptional contribution to Indian cinema and his journey as a respected performer.

This is the first time Tripathi will attend the festival and receive the honour in Melbourne, Australia.

Tripathi, known for films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Newton, and Stree, said the recognition is deeply humbling.

IFFM director Mitu Bowmick Lange called Tripathi among the finest actors and cited his authentic performances.