Pankaj Tripathi has been honored with a special honour. The actor has been appointed as the Festival Ambassador for Arunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024 (ARM ’24). ICYDK: Arunachal Rang Mahotsav is the largest international theater festival in Northeast India. The event celebrates the creative talent and rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh. Pankaj Tripathi and his wife Mridula will be welcomed as honorary attendees at the 15-day event to be held from November 22 to December 5.

Sharing his joy on being appointed as the Festival Ambassador, Pankaj Tripathi said, “It is a great honor for me to be associated as the Festival Ambassador of Arunachal Color Mahotsav 2024. Theater holds a very special place in my heart, as it was my first teacher and my first love for the performing arts. Whatever I am today, I owe it to the lessons I learned on stage and the passion I developed for storytelling during my early days in Gopalganj, performing street plays and theatre.”

Highlighting the importance of hosting such a grand event, Pankaj Tripathi said, “It is great 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. In, inspiring. The platform not only honors the traditional and contemporary performing arts of the region but also provides a dynamic space for artists from around the world to collaborate and showcase their work.

Pankaj Tripathi also revealed that he was “excited” to see some aspects of the festival. Elaborating on the theme, the actor said, “I am particularly excited about the festival’s emphasis on Arunachal’s oral folklore traditions, martial arts forms and local performing arts, which are an essential part of our cultural fabric . The blend of these traditional elements with modern theater practices makes this festival a unique and transformative experience. I believe that theater has the power to connect people, transcend barriers, and create a deeper understanding of our shared humanity. I look forward to witnessing and celebrating the magic of the exhibit at ARM ’24.”

Talking about work, Pankaj Tripathi was last seen in director Amar Kaushik’s film. Woman 2. The horror comedy also starred Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles.