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Pankaj Tripathi dedicates his National Film Award to late father
Pankaj Tripathi won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Netflix film, Mimi, and dedicated it to his late father
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Pankaj Tripathi won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Netflix film, Mimi. The actor is currently in his hometown, Gopalganj in Bihar, as his father Pandit Banaras Tiwari passed away on August 21. In an official statement issued by Pankaj through his spokesperson, the actor dedicated the honour to his late father.
Pankaj said in the statement, "This is unfortunately a period of loss and grieving for me. If Babuji was around, he would have been really happy for me. When I first got the National Award mention, he was very proud and pleased. This National Award I dedicate to him and his spirit. I’m who I am today because of him. I’m at a loss of words due to this time but I’m happy and grateful to the team. Kriti also has won the Best Actress, so a huge congratulations to her."
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