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First Post
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Anurag Basu's next 'Metro... In Dino' set to feature Kush Jotwani in a crucial role, actor says 'When I was shooting for the first schedule...'
Actor Kush Jotwani who is seeing a successful run with his recently released Knock Knock… Kaun Hai? web-series is soon going to be seen in Anurag Basu's 'Metro… In Dino'. He is generating buzz for his role in this anticipated upcoming film. The film, an anthology exploring contemporary relationships across metro cities, is set to release on July 4, 2025. Sharing a snippet on how he got finalised as one of the characters in Metro… In Dino, he said, 'When I was shooting for the first schedule of 'Dil Dosti Dilemma' in Mumbai I got an intimation regarding a zoom call from Anurag Basu's production house saying he would like to have a meeting with me regarding the film. Basu Sir in the meeting told me to meet him personally.' Jotwani described this initial interaction as 'crisp and to the point' highlighting the efficiency and directness of Basu Sir's approach. 'Sir made me understand the plot of the story and asked me to make an audition for the part.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He further added 'When I was shooting for the second schedule of Dil Dosti Dilemma in Bangalore I received the audition script from the production house. I recorded the audition from my hotel room & shared it instantly. On the last day of the second schedule of DDD, while taking off from Bangalore I got a callback mentioning I have got the part. The shoot was scheduled to begin in the next 4 days.' Kush Jotwani's journey from a charming presence in 'Dil Dosti Dilemma' to a significant role in a multi-starrer film under a visionary director like Anurag Basu marks an exciting phase in his career. Fans are eagerly awaiting his performance in 'Metro… In Dino' to see how he embodies the complexities of modern love in Basu's signature style.
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Business Standard
9 hours 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.
News18
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pankaj Tripathi On Fake AI Videos: 'I Am Not Scared...'
Last Updated: Pankaj Tripathi discussed the rise of fake AI videos, stressing meaningful tech use. He believes human emotions hold more value. Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who was recently seen in Criminal Justice 4, spoke honestly about the rise of fake AI-generated videos in a new interview. Pankaj shared what he feels about this growing issue. When asked about fake AI content spreading online, he said in Hindi to Zoom TV, 'I remember reading an article in my childhood about science: is it a boon or a curse? What is it? It is both. If it is used meaningfully, then it is an amazing thing. If it is used meaninglessly or without meaning, then it can be harmful. Any technology should have a meaningful use." He added, 'But if there is technology, then it will have both kinds of uses. The person has to be aware that what they are seeing is generated or real and original. How much you will see and how much you will dissect or understand it? You have to live your life and work too. I am not scared because no matter how much technology evolves, human emotions have a lot of value and that is not going to change." In simple words, Pankaj believes that while technology like AI can be useful, it can also be misused. It depends on how we choose to use it. And even if AI becomes more advanced, he feels that real human feelings will always be more powerful and important. On the work front, Pankaj Tripathi was last seen in Criminal Justice 4, which premiered on May 29 on JioHotstar. Up next, he'll appear in Anurag Basu's upcoming film Metro… In Dino. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, and Neena Gupta. Produced by T-Series Films and Anurag Basu Productions, Metro… In Dino is set to release in theatres on July 4, 2025. First Published:
Indian Express
13 hours 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
14 hours 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:
