Have a look at these lesser-known facts about Pankaj Tripathi

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The actor was a farmer before stardom: He used tp help his father with farming until class 11

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Pankaj failed twice in his attempts to get into the National School of Drama

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His film Newton was India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Film category at the Academy Awards (2017)

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The actor's father wanted him to be a doctor, and sent him away for further studies

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He was given the chance to work on the Bahubali television series in 2008

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He studied hotel management while working as a chef at a hotel for two years

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Gurgaon, released in 2017, was Pankaj Tripathi's debut film in a leading role

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