Biography

Pitobash also known as Pitobash Tripathy is an Indian actor who is well known for his acting in Indian cinema. Some of his notable works in Hindi movies include “I Am Kalam,” “Shor in the City,” “Mom,” and “Begum Jaan.”

Moreover, he is also famous for his role in the Hollywood movie, Million Dollar Arm.

Pitobash was also featured in the National Award-winning Odia film “Kalira Atita.”

Physical Statistics

• Height – 5’3″
• Weight – 53 Kg
• Eye Color – Black 
• Hair Color – Black 

Parents & Siblings

Pitobash was born in Deuli, Nayagarh, Orissa to an Oriya Brahmin family. His mother is a retired school teacher and his father works for the agriculture department. Pitobash has 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He is the youngest among his siblings. 

Schooling/College/Education

He has done his schooling from Government High School, Unit 1, Bhubaneswar. Then, he did his higher secondary education from Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar College in the same city. After that, he did his graduation with a Bachelor of Technology from the Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology in Kolkata in 2005. Besides that, he also holds a diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India.

Awards & Honors

When Pitobash was 12, he received the National Bal Shree Honour for creative performance from the President of India. He was highly involved in theater in Kolkatta, and dedicated to improving his acting skills. He made a debut in Bollywood as an actor in 2007.

• Odisha Youth Inspiration Award – 2012
  • 2012 – Odisha Youth Inspiration Award
• Screen Awards
  • Winner: 2012 – Screen Best Actor in a Comic Role Award for Shor in the City
  • Nominated: 2012 – Screen Promising Newcomer Of The Year for Shor in the City
• Filmfare Awards
  • Nominated: 2012 – Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Shor in the City
• Stardust Awards
  • Nominated: 2012 – Stardust Best Actor (Search lights) Award for Shor in the City
• Global Indian Film and Television Honours
  • Nominated: 2012 – GIFTH Best Actor In A Supporting Role Award for Shor in the City
• Other awards
  • 1996: National Bal Shree Honour – from President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma in Creative Performance

Career 

Pitobash commenced acting with the movie 99. After that, he was seen in supporting roles in movies like 3 Idiots. Besides, he has worked in movies like I Am Kalam & Shor in the City. He was also seen in movies like Joker, Aalaap, Shanghai, and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!

Movies

• 2009 – 99: Salesman
• 2009 – 3 Idiots: Junior 7
• 2010 – Aida: Bounty hunter (Short film)
• 2010 – I Am Kalam: Laptan
• 2010 – Mirch: Madan/Chedimal
• 2011 – Shor in the City: Mandook (Won Screen Award for Best Comedian)
• 2012 – Shanghai: Bhagu
• 2012 – Joker: Kachua (Alien)
• 2012 – Aalaap: Subhash
• 2013 – Go Goa Gone: Red Drug Handler
• 2013 – Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara: Derd Tang
• 2014 – Million Dollar Arm: Amit Rohan (English film)
• 2017 – Begum Jaan: Surjeet
• 2017 – Mom: Gateman Babu Raam Pandey
• 2017 – An Indian Tale: The Indian (French film)
• 2019 – Total Dhamaal: Jhingur, Lallan Bhai’s sidekick
• 2020 – French Biriyani: Suleiman (Kannada film)
• 2021 – Kalira Atita: Gunnu (Odia film)
• 2024 – Monkey Man: (English film)

Web series

• 2018 – Table No 5: (Platform: ZEE5)
• 2019–present – Metro Park: Bittu (Platform: Eros Now)

Interesting Facts About Pitobash Tripathy 

Pitobash is an avid traveler and loves to explore new places.

His favorite actor is Irrfan Khan.

Tripathy has been into acting since his childhood.

He used to do theaters and dramas in school.

Pitobash is self-trained in Western and Contemporary dance.

He loves to eat non-vegetarian food.

Pitobash likes to play guitar in his free time.

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