11 Outstanding Characters Played By Pankaj Tripathi That Deserve A Spin-Off Movie Of Their Own

Pankaj Tripathi is a national treasure.

There is absolutely no other way to regard and respect Tripathi's mastery of his craft of acting. He is not just a stellar performer but his ability to select roles that when intertwined with his genius ability to stand for a truly memorable character. In 2020, when the Hindi film industry had to shut down in order to curb the spread of coronavirus and the future was uncertain, the only actor to have a blockbuster year with releases like Mirzapur Season 2, Ludo and Gunjan Saxena is Pankaj Tripathi.

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But what makes Pankaj Tripathi truly impeccable is how he has shined even in those films in which he had a screen time of fewer than ten minutes. This taught Indian audiences that it's never about the length of the role but its execution that matters. After intensely studying and researching Tripathi's performances, we list 11 characters that deserve a film of their own. And if played by Tripathi in their spin-off, then it's going to be a treat for us all.

1. Sultan Qureshi in Gangs of Wasseypur

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Gangs Of Wasseypur is one of Bollywood's best movies till date. What's remarkable is that even in a cast full of fabulous actors, Tripathi is noticed only because he is a great actor. The ruthlessness he brought to Sultan is genuinely commendable.

In a stand-alone film of Sultan, if audiences are shown Sultan's life journey, a detailed showcase of his life experience, that will be an outstanding film to watch.

2. Akhandanand Tripathi in Mirzapur

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Whenever we think of Mirzapur, we are reminded of the dialogue, "Kaleen Bhaiya ka shehar, Kaleen Bhaiya ka chowk, Mirzapur mein bhokaal ho toh aisa ho," and don't mind if we leverage this to the entire series.

But haven't you wondered exactly how did Kaleen Bhaiya acquire that much power, dominance and influence? A spin-off film on this character's journey will sure be interesting.

3. Sadhya Ji in Masaan

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Pankaj Tripathi might have less than ten minutes on screen but his impact as Sadhya Ji who manages to become friends with Richa Chadha hits home. His portrayal of a friend but a man who still isn't confident around women not only impresses but makes you smile with the humility showcased.

That's why a film on Sandhya Ji's love story will make for a compelling watch.

4. Anup Saxena in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

Pankaj Tripathi in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl / Netflix

The ever-reliable Pankaj Tripathi serves as the biggest reason why Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl stands as a must-watch. Playing the character of Gunjan's father, Anup, Tripathi becomes the backbone of his daughter's fight for her independence and dream of becoming a pilot.

And that's why a film on Anup Saxena and what led him to become this progressive will be a hit!

5. Principal Srivastava in Nil Battey Sannata

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Tripathi plays the role of a schoolmaster with sincerity and incorporates mannerisms like an upright posture, sarcastic taunts, and that glare of a teacher that we can't help but think of as our school principal.

If a comedy film with Principal Srivastava as the lead is to be made that recounts hilarious instances from his school, it would be a smash-hit.

6. Rudra in Stree

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Pankaj Tripathi is again in top form in this entertaining horror-comedy film. It would be fun to watch his character as the protagonist. His relationship with the unseen ¡®Shama¡¯ was one of the highlights of Stree and can be explored more in the sequel.

7. Guruji in Sacred Games

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The mystery that surrounds Pankaj Tripathi's Guruji in the two seasons of Sacred Games is bait enough for anyone to make a film on the life of this character.

It would be supremely interesting to know the life of Guruji- his experiences, how he established this cult, his personal thoughts on changing the world or the universe. Are any filmmakers or producers listening?

8. Narottam Mishra in Bareilly Ki Barfi

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While the portrayal of the oppressive father was alive and kicking in Bollywood for decades, we are so glad for Pankaj Tripathi's Narottam Mishra who brought us a liberated, empathetic, and sensitive on-screen dad.

Maybe a film on Mishra and his friends and how they raise empowered daughters sounds promising.

9. Pandit in Fukrey

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Tripathi's Pandit from Fukrey will not only delight you but convert you into a bigger fan of the actor. Whether it was how he peppered his dialogues with English words like ¡°disgusting¡±, ¡°vulgar¡± and ¡°cheating¡± or simply act all righteous when he's far from that, Pankaj Tripathi's Pandit is sure one of his best.

It would be entertaining to see Pandit as the protagonist and how he uses his 'jugaad' intellect to beat one situation after another.

10. Rangeela in Anaarkali of Aarah

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Rightfully named, Pankaj Tripathi plays a colorful character in Anaarkali of Aarah. He is a singer of Bhojpuri songs and a dancer who falls in love with Anarkali. His love is pure but we would love to see more of his journey and if he finds the love of his life in Anaarkali in a spin-off.

11. Babulal in Luka Chupi

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While the film focused on Kriti Sanon and Kartik Aryan's love story, it was Pankaj Tripathi as Babulal who walked away with all the glory. Unable to find himself a suitable match, Tripathi's Babulal is always creating trouble for his younger brother.

Naturally, a film on Babulal and his inability to be with women would not only be hilarious but a worthwhile watch.