“The connect that I have with the audience comes from my hard work and sincerity towards my craft and also because of the opportunities that I have had. I have been able to engage with my audiences. They observe my performances minutely. They think I will do some magic on screen. They like me because I don't do over-the-top acting.”

Indian actor, born Pankaj Tiwari

Pankaj Tripathi, born Pankaj Tiwari, is an Indian actor who works mainly in Hindi films and television series. He has won two National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. After studying acting at the National School of Drama, he began with small parts in films such as Omkara (2006) and Agneepath (2012). He also played a supporting role in the television series Powder (2010), building a career that led to wider recognition in Hindi screen work.