Actor Pankaj Tripathi awarded Artist of Distinction at 17th Indian Film Festival Melbourne

The Melbourne Indian Film Festival honored Pankaj Tripathi with the prestigious "Artist of Distinction" award for his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema. The accolade marks Tripathi's first international award and his inaugural appearance at the festival. Alongside him, legends such as Rekha, Rani Mukerji and Rishabh Shetty received special recognition for their cinematic achievements. The ceremony highlighted Tripathi's versatile acting career and his growing global fan base.