In honour of his father Pandit Banaras Tiwari, actor Pankaj Tripathi opened a library at a higher secondary school in his hometown of Belsand, Gopalganj, Bihar. On August 21, Tiwari passed away at the age of 99.
Tripathi, who most recently won the National Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Mimi, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to help the younger generations in his ancestral village.
“In dedicating this library to the cherished memory of my father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari. I hope to instill a lifelong love for knowledge and literature in the hearts of the students of Belsand, Gopalganj. Education is the greatest gift we can give to our future generations, and it is my honour to contribute to their journey of learning,” the actor mentioned in a statement.
In remembrance of their parents, Pankaj Tripathi and his older brother created the Pandit Banaras Tiwari Foundation Trust.
The actor, who is also well-known for roles in films like Newton and Stree as well as the online series Mirzapur, has also helped the school by installing environmentally friendly solar energy panels and giving electrical equipment.
