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Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Pankaj Tripathi doesn't believe his acting has a type: '10 paintings from a painter look similar from afar'
Pankaj Tripathi is Madhav Mishra once again. The actor has returned as the beloved lawyer for the fourth time in the new season of Criminal Justice. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, the actor opens up about returning to the character and avoiding being typecast. The fourth season of Criminal Justice, titled A Family Matter, sees Madhav Mishra fighting his toughest case yet. Talking about returning to the familiar character, Pankaj says, "It is a bit like meeting an old friend, too, and also like remembering something you once studied." Ask him about how he makes sure the character does not fall prey to repetition, and Pankaj replies, 'That is all due to the writing. As an actor, you can pick the best available path to portray a character. There, as a choice, you can avoid the cliches and pandering to the audience.' Madhav Mishra is a role that he has played the most number of times on screen. But his critics argue that a little bit of Pankaj Tripathi in most roles he does. The actor addresses that and says, "There is a problem in our Hindi film industry that in the days of struggle, there is no work. There were 2-3-year periods between 2004 and 2012 when I did not even face a camera. I could not shoot. After that, I got some small roles, and slowly, I became bigger. A lot of offers came my way. Jab bhookh zyada lagi ho to over-eating karna sambhav hai (When you are famished, there is a possibility of over-eating). So, I overate. I did a lot of work. That creates the challenge of keeping things different. You try, that's all you can do." But he does not agree that all his roles are similar. "If you look at 10 paintings from one painter from afar, they look similar, because he has his own style. But the moment you go closer, you see minor differences. That is my effort too, to bring that minor difference," argues Pankaj, adding, "The important thing is to work less. But when you do a lot of work, my effort is not to lose my touch that the audience likes, but the characters still feel different." Criminal Justice: A Family Matter also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen, Asha Negi, Khushboo Atre, Mita Vashisht, and Shweta Basu Prasad. The first three episodes of the season premiered on JioHotstar on May 29, with one releasing every week subsequently.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
'Not for money anymore': Why Pankaj Tripathi stepped away from spotlight
Pankaj Tripathi, widely regarded as one of the finest actors in Hindi cinema, has finally opened up about his low profile over the past year. While fans speculated about his absence from red carpets and public events, the actor – last seen in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter on JioCinema – revealed it wasn't due to controversy or setbacks. Instead, it was a personal and reflective journey that reignited his love for the craft of acting. Tripathi disclosed that he did not sign a single film in the previous year and took a one-year break from acting. The actor revealed that he took a deliberate pause and went on an introspective journey, even if he did not disclose it. He also said that he needed the time to improve himself and recover both emotionally and physically. Pankaj Tripathi on his one-year break from acting Indian actor Pankaj Tripathi opened up in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter saying he took a year-long break from acting after the death of his father, which had a significant impact on him. He said, 'I took time off to work on myself and heal, physically and mentally,' he revealed. 'That's why I've lost weight. I work out for three hours a day, six days a week. I also travelled — trips that I've been putting off for a long time". This break was intended to help with both physical recovery and a break from the never-ending cycle of the entertainment business. Tripathi made the deliberate decision to avoid the limelight by saying, 'I kept telling everyone that I don't have time. But actually, that time was reserved for introspection.' Why did Pankaj Tripathi take a year-long break from acting? He stated, 'I'm at a point where I'm no longer working for the money. I need to do work that gives me something to look forward to,' he said. Reflecting on his past approach to work, he confessed, 'There was a time when I was counting days on projects, just waiting for them to end. And I thought — this can't be right. I love the profession so much. I've made so many sacrifices to get here, and if I'm spending my days just waiting for shoots to wrap, then something's wrong. That's why I took a break.' In August 2023, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, Pankaj Tripathi's father, passed away. He was 99 years old. In remembrance of his father, Pankaj Tripathi constructed a library at his village high school and dedicated his significant National Award victory to him after his passing. Pankaj Tripathi's upcoming projects Actor Pankaj Tripathi's upcoming film is "Metro… In Dino," a sequel to the 2007 drama "Life… In A Metro." Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, and Saswat Chatterjee are among the other cast members in the Anurag Basu-directorial movie. On July 2, 2025, the movie is set to hit big screens.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Pankaj Tripathi says he lost weight, worked out three hours a day after father's death; took acting break to introspect: ‘Something's wrong'
Pankaj Tripathi went on a year-long career break after the death of his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, in 2023. In a recent interaction, the Bareilly Ki Barfi star spoke about how he needed the break to introspect and heal himself mentally and physically. The actor shared that he didn't sign a single film for an entire year after his father's demise. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he said, 'I took time off to work on myself and heal, physically and mentally. That's why I've lost weight. I work out for three hours a day, six days a week. I also travelled — trips that I'd been putting off for a long time.' The actor admitted that though he wasn't busy, he kept telling everyone that he was occupied and instead used that time to introspect and heal mentally and physically. Pankaj also admitted that it was during this phase that he got bored with acting and would often find himself waiting for shoots to wrap. This mindset deeply concerned him, as he felt he wasn't doing justice to the profession he had worked so hard to enter. He shared, 'I thought — this can't be right. I love this profession so much. I've made so many sacrifices to get here, and if I'm spending my days just waiting for shoots to wrap, then something's wrong. That's why I took a break.' Pankaj admitted that at this stage in his career — where he has firmly established himself as a bankable actor — he is more selective with his roles. He explained that he is no longer working just for money or survival. 'I'm at a point where I'm no longer working for the money. I need to do work that gives me something to look forward to,' he said. On the professional front, Pankaj's new web show Criminal Justice: A Family Matter released on JioHotstar on Sunday. The actor will next be seen in Metro… In Dino, which is a sequel to the 2007 film Life… In A Metro. He also has a role in Kamal Haasan's upcoming film Thug Life. Additionally, he is part of Mirzapur: The Film, which was officially announced in 2024.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pankaj Tripathi On Taking Break From Acting After Father's Death: ‘Didn't Sign A Film…'
Last Updated: Pankaj Tripathi said that he never officially announced a break, but following his father's death, he embarked on an introspective journey. Pankaj Tripathi is one of the finest actors in the Hindi film industry. He was recently seen in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, which premiered on JioHotstar. The actor recently revealed that he took a 1-year-long break from acting, and did not sign a single film the past year. The break was intentional, and the actor shared that while he did not announce the hiatus, he embarked on an introspective journey. Pankaj Tripathi said that he needed the time to work on himself and heal-physically and mentally. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Pankaj Tripathi said, 'After my father's demise, I went on an introspective journey. I did not sign a film for one year, and I didn't announce that I was taking a break." He further added, 'I took time off to work on myself and heal, physically and mentally. That's why I've lost weight. I work out for three hours a day, six days a week. I also travelled — trips that I'd been putting off for a long time." Although Pankaj Tripathi fulfilled minor professional commitments over the last year- like ad shoots and patchwork for Anurag Basu's 'Metro…In Dino', he deliberately stepped away from media interactions and chose not to take on new scripts. He shared that he kept telling everyone that he doesn't have time, but that time was actually reserved for introspection. Pankaj Tripathi Reveals Why He Took A Break From Acting 'I'm at a point where I'm no longer working for the money. I need to do work that gives me something to look forward to," he said. He recalled that there was a time when he was counting days on projects just waiting for them to end. 'And I thought- this can't be right. I love this profession so much. I've made so many sacrifices to get here, and if I'm spending my days just waiting for shoots to wrap, then something's wrong. That's why I took a break," he explained. Pankaj Tripathi's father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, passed away in August 2023. He was 99. Post his father's death, Pankaj Tripathi dedicated his big National Award win to him and also opened a library in his village high school, as a token of remembrance for him. Meanwhile, Pankaj Tripathi will next be seen in 'Metro… In Dino', which is a sequel to the 2007 drama 'Life… In A Metro.' Helmed by Anurag Basu, the film features an ensemble cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta and Saswat Chatterjee in the lead. It will hit the big screens on July 2, 2025. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pankaj Tripathi opens up about taking a break from acting: ‘That's why I've lost weight…'
Pankaj Tripathi has always been an actor who lets his work speak louder than his presence. Now, in a heartfelt conversation, the acclaimed actor opened up about why he has been noticeably absent from red carpets and public appearances over the past year. The answer lies not in controversy or career troubles but in a deep, personal journey of introspection and revival of his love for acting. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Pankaj Tripathi candidly shared that his year-long break from acting came in the wake of his father's passing, a moment that profoundly affected him. 'I took time off to work on myself and heal, physically and mentally,' he revealed. 'That's why I've lost weight. I work out for three hours a day, six days a week. I also travelled — trips that I've been putting off for a long time.' This hiatus was not just about physical recovery but also about stepping away from the relentless cycle of the entertainment industry. Tripathi consciously chose to stay away from the media spotlight, stating, 'I kept telling everyone that I don't have time. But actually, that time was reserved for introspection.' The break has clearly recharged him, allowing a renewed enthusiasm for his craft. 'I'm at a point where I'm no longer working for the money. I need to do work that gives me something to look forward to,' he said. Reflecting on his past approach to work, he confessed, 'There was a time when I was counting days on projects, just waiting for them to end. And I thought — this can't be right. I love the profession so much. I've made so many sacrifices to get here, and if I'm spending my days just waiting for shoots to wrap, then something's wrong. That's why I took a break.' Now returning to the screen with Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, Tripathi's story is not just about a break from acting but about reclaiming his purpose in the craft he loves.
