For his remarkable contribution to Bollywood, actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honoured with the Diversity in Cinema award at the ongoing Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has always celebrated diversity through cinema, and it comes as no surprise that this year, they have honored Pankaj Tripathi with the award. This award is for artists who have left an indelible mark in the industry through their different roles, across all formats portraying incredible versatility with their varied performances. Some of the previous recipients of this award are Frieda Pinto, Fawad Khan, Onir amongst others.
Speaking about the award, Pankaj says, “My intent is to perform to the best of my capabilities, and I am so grateful that my performances are appreciated by the audience. I am truly honoured and equally humbled to receive this award and it makes me very happy that such a prestigious film festival has recognised my work.”
The Diversity in Cinema award will be presented by the eminent Anurag Kashyap, who will be giving the award in the presence of the Victorian Governor who will be the host of the evening.