GUWAHATI, Nov 22: Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, known for his roles in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’, ‘Fukrey’, ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Criminal Justice’, among others, has been appointed the festival ambassador for the Arunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024.
This prestigious international theatre festival, which begins today and will conclude on December 5, will showcase the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh.
“It’s a great honour for me to be associated with the Arunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024 as its Festival Ambassador. Theatre holds a very special place in my heart, as it was my first teacher, my first love in the performing arts. I owe everything I am today to the lessons I learned on the stage and the passion I developed for storytelling during my early days in Gopalganj, performing street plays and rangmanch,” Tripathi, who will attend the theatre fest with wife Mridula, said in a statement.
“To see a festival like Arunachal Rang Mahotsav celebrating the power and beauty of theatre, especially in the culturally rich and vibrant region of Arunachal Pradesh, is inspiring. This platform not only honours the traditional and contemporary performing arts of the region but also provides a dynamic space for artists from across the world to collaborate and showcase their work,” he further stated.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu also invited everyone to experience the magic of the festival.
“Come and be part of history. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and culture,” Khandu said.
