Pankaj Tripathi to receive IFFM 2026’s Artiste of Distinction honour in Melbourne

National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honoured with the Artiste of Distinction award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, marking another major milestone in his celebrated career.

This will also be the first time Tripathi attends the festival in Melbourne, Australia, where he will personally receive the prestigious honour.

Known for memorable performances in Gangs of Wasseypur, Mirzapur, Mimi, Newton, Stree, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Fukrey, Masaan, Criminal Justice, OMG 2 and Main Atal Hoon, Tripathi has earned widespread acclaim for his versatility and impactful performances.

Reacting to the recognition, the actor said he was deeply humbled to receive the honour, adding that storytelling has the unique ability to transcend borders and connect people across languages and cultures.

Tripathi said the recognition of his artistic journey on an international platform like IFFM was both special and meaningful.