What is Pankaj Tripathi's net worth? Exploring actor's wealth and fortune

Pankaj Tripathi is a successful and popular actor in Bollywood. This makes us curious about his income and net worth which has grown over the years thank to the success he has achieved.

Updated on Jan 19, 2024  |  08:32 AM IST |  777.3K
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Pankaj Tripathi is undoubtedly one of the most skilled and exceptional actors in Bollywood. Initially, he began his career by taking up minor roles in numerous films and even tried his hand at television. Prior to that, he dabbled in theatre and took on odd jobs in Patna. Eventually, he made his mark in movies like Run, Omkara, and Agneepath, to name a few. However, his breakthrough role came in Anurag Kashyap's 2012 crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur, where he portrayed the character of the butcher, Sultan Qureshi.

His exceptional performance in the film garnered him immense praise and proved his talent. This was just the beginning of his successful journey, as he went on to star in a string of remarkable movies such as Masaan, Fukrey, Manjhi - The Mountain Man, Newton, Gurgaon, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Stree, the Hollywood film Extraction, Gunjan Saxena, and OMG 2, among others. Not only has Tripathi excelled in films, but he has also achieved great success on streaming platforms. His roles in shows like Mirzapur, Sacred Games, and Criminal Justice have further solidified his position as a popular actor in both the world of movies and the digital space.

Considering the success he has achieved over the years, it's clear that Tripathi is not only a talented actor but also a profitable asset in the industry. This intrigues us to find out his earnings and how much he charges per project. So let's have a closer look at Pankaj Tripathi's net worth collected from different sources online. 

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Pankaj Tripathi net worth 2024

According to multiple sources, Pankaj Tripathi has a total net worth of approximately around 45 crores. He has an annual income of around six crores as well as a house in Mumbai. As per The Financial Times, he charged 10 crores for Mirzapur and 12 crores for Sacred Games. A majority of his income comes from acting jobs as well as ad films which he does for big brands. According to The Economic Times, the actor invested in an agritech startup in 2022. 


  • Name: Pankaj Tripathi
  • Full name: Pankaj Tripathi
  • Salary per year: 6 crore (approx.)
  • Date of birth: September 5th, 1976
  • Place of birth: Belsand, Gopalganj, Bihar
  • Gender: Male
  • Height: 5'10'
  • Profession: Actor
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Monthly Income: 30 lakh
  • Spouse: Mridula Tripathi
  • Children: Aashi Tripathi
  • Parents: Pandit Benaras Tiwari, Hemwanti Tiwari
  • Pankaj Tripathi net worth: 45 crore

Pankaj Tripathi's real estate

Pankaj Tripathi has an ancestral house in his village in Bihar which is reportedly worth around 16 crore. The actor has built a village-style house on Mumbai's Madh Island and it's called Roop Katha. It has regal pillars and a plush lawn. In an interview with Mashable India, Tripathi revealed that he has a one-horned rhino and an elephant statue that was gifted to him by the Kaziranga National Park, Assam. 

In the same interview, he also revealed that he likes to live peacefully away from the noise of the city. The house also has a clay pot for drinking cold water which the actor prefers over refrigerated waters. Tripathi's house has a spacious hall with wooden dining tables and chairs. It also has an outdoor area which is modeled on a village setting as it has a mud stove which is used for cooking sometimes. 

Pankaj Tripathi Early life

Pankaj Tripathi was born on September 28th, 1976 in Belsand village of Barauli town of Gopalganj district in Bihar. He had four siblings and Tripathi was the youngest among them. His father, Pandit Benaras Tripathi, was a priest and a farmer while his mother Hemwanti Tiwari was a homemaker. Tripathi helped his father with farming till school. In an interview with The Lallantop, the actor revealed that he changed his surname from 'Tiwari' to 'Tripathi' during school.

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Pankaj Tripathi career highlights and awards

Pankaj Tripathi made his debut in the film industry with the 2004 movie Run, where he had a small uncredited role. After that, he went on to act in popular films like Bunty Aur Babli, Omkara, and Agneepath. However, it was his portrayal of Sultan Qureshi in Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur that brought him recognition. He continued to impress with his performances in movies like Masaan, Newton, Gurgaon, Fukrey, as well as in series like Mirzapur and Criminal Justice.

Tripathi won the National Film Award - Special Mention for his role in Newton. He was bestowed with the Best Supporting Actor for Mimi at the 69th National Film Awards.

Pankaj Tripathi Personal Life

Pankaj Tripathi first met Mridula when he was in class 11th while she was in class 9th. According to DNA, The two fell in love and tied the knot in 2004. Both of them arrived in Mumbai together and Mridula worked as a teacher to support the family. All this while, the actor struggled to find work. Their daughter Aashi was born in 2006.

Pankaj Tripathi Filmography

Pankaj Tripathi has a sea of films under his name. Here's a look at his selected filmography.

  • Bunty Aur Babli
  • Gangs of Wasseypur
  • Omkara
  • Dharm
  • Shaurya
  • Agneepath
  • Dabangg 2
  • Fukrey
  • Masaan
  • Newton
  • Bareilly Ki Barfi
  • Stree
  • Fukrey Returns
  • Angrezi Medium
  • Extraction
  • Mimi
  • OMG 2

Disclaimer: All amounts mentioned in the article are sourced from public platforms. In some cases, celebrities or their teams give their input too, which we incorporate if provided by them. We make all efforts to share possible accurate numbers, however, unless otherwise mentioned they are all approximates. We are open to feedback and suggestions on editorial@pinkvilla.com.

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What are Pankaj Tripathi's investments?
Pankaj Tripathi invested in an agritech startup in 2022 called Krishi Network

Can you tell me Pankaj Tripathi's net worth?
Pankaj Tripathi's net worth is around 45 crores

What business does Pankaj Tripathi have?
Pankaj Tripathi works as an actor, and does ad films as well. He has also invested in a startup.

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Credits: The Financial Times, The Lallantop, Money Mint, The Economic Times
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