Mumbai, July 28 -- Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi will be conferred with the prestigious 'Artist of Distinction' honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and his remarkable artistic journey.
The National Award-winning actor is set to make his debut appearance at the festival, where he will receive the honour during the opening ceremony at Melbourne's Palace Theatre on August 13. The festival will be held from August 13 to 23.
The 49-year-old actor has played many memorable roles in films and on OTT platforms throughout his acting career. His performances in films and series such as Sultan Qureshi in "Gangs of Wasseypur," Kaleen Bhaiya in "Mirzapur," "Mimi...