Chittaranjan Tripathy is a multifaceted Indian talent, excelling as an actor, music director, and film director. His memorable portrayal of ‘Trivedi’ in Netflix’s “Sacred Games” brought him widespread recognition.

Wiki/Biography

Chittaranjan Tripathy was born in 1970 or 1971 (age 50 or 49 as of 2020) in Chandabali, Bhadrak, Odisha. He holds an MA in Sociology from the University of Hyderabad. Following his post-graduation, he pursued a Diploma in acting at the National School of Drama (NSD). He further enhanced his skills by studying film direction at London’s Guildford School of Acting.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Black

Family & Caste

Details about his parents and siblings remain largely undisclosed.

Career

Chittaranjan Tripathy’s journey began in theatre. His debut in the Odia film industry was remarkable. In 2007, he launched “Dhauli Express,” taking on the roles of producer, director, scriptwriter, music director, lyricist, and playback singer. He subsequently directed “Mukhyamantri” (2009). His contributions extend to directing numerous TV serial episodes, including “Dhund Legi Manjil Mume,” “Ye Ishq Hai,” “Jaani Pehchani Si Ajnabi,” “Mano Ya Na Mano,” and “Savdhan India.” His musical talent shines through his composition of over 50 songs for theatrical productions. His acting credits include films such as “Delhi 6,” “Fantom,” “Sandar,” “Talvar,” and “Tera Mera Tedha Medha.” The role of ‘Trivedi’ in the Netflix series “Sacred Games” (2018) significantly boosted his popularity.

Awards & Honours

His achievements are marked by several prestigious awards:

• Mohana Sundara Dev Goswami Award for “Dhauli Express”
• Odisha State Film Award for Best Music Director for “Dhauli Express”
• Odisha State Film Award for Best Singer for “Dhauli Express”
• Odisha State Film Award for Best Comedian for “Love you Jessica”

Favourite Things

• Food: Pakhala
• Colour: White

Facts/Trivia

His leisure time is filled with reading and traveling. A lasting friendship with Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui developed during their time together at NSD.