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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pankaj Tripathi Initially Refused Mimi, Says Wife Convinced Him To Take The Role
Last Updated: Pankaj Tripathi reveals he initially turned down Mimi until his wife convinced him to reconsider. The role went on to earn him a National Award. With the return of the much-anticipated fourth season of Criminal Justice, actor Pankaj Tripathi once again steps into the role of Madhav Mishra, the endearing and sharp-witted lawyer navigating complex cases in the Indian judicial system. As the series premieres on OTT, Tripathi appeared in IMDb's exclusive segment 'The Essential Guide,' offering audiences a rare window into the key moments that shaped his career, the stories behind his most iconic performances, and what he sees as the pillars of his evolution in the digital entertainment space. Reflecting on his time filming Raavan, Tripathi revealed, 'I enjoyed my feminine side while shooting for Raavan. During the filming, I wore a saree, with makeup, and sat on set for seven days. Even in my village, I had dressed up as a girl for the first play in my life. I haven't had the opportunity to play a character like that on screen again, but if it comes, the opportunity would be interesting." He also shared a deeply personal story about a photo with his parents. 'In villages, there is no such culture of taking pictures. I had a mobile back then and requested a child nearby to click a picture of me with my parents. It was the first opportunity in my life when I got to place my hand on my father's shoulder, as such acts weren't followed in my village. In my house, no one knew what films were. No one used to read film magazines either and in fact there was no electricity there till 2016-17. I had told my family that I'm going to study theatre at NSD, post which I will become a professor. They thought I would get into teaching post my education there, so they agreed to let me go." Speaking about how the industry came to acknowledge his versatility, Tripathi said, 'Neeraj Ghaywan helped me change my image from an aggressive man which I had got through Gangs of Wasseypur. People were surprised through Masaan that I can play a soft character as well. Both films – Gangs of Wasseypur and Masaan helped the industry realise that I am a versatile actor. Then Nil Battey Sannata helped the industry understand that I can even play a comic role too. I played a sincere school principal who wanted to help students move ahead in life. The film is a serious comedy. It was Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's first film. She gave me the freedom to play the character the way I want and thus people got acquainted with the fact that I can do comedy as well." Tripathi also recalled the moment he learned he had won a National Award for his work in Newton. 'I had a lot of fun filming Newton. Though I was fed up with lower back pain that I was dealing with at the time. Under the uniform I wore, I used to wear an orthopedic belt and kept it on during the entire filming. The film gave me my first National Award. I'll always be thankful and cherish that. I was with Saurabh Shukla and Anubhav Sinha, we were shooting in Lucknow. Saurabh sir then checked his phone and pointed it towards me saying that I won a National Award. I thought he was joking initially as we weren't aware that the announcement was that day. I went running to my room as I didn't have my phone. When I reached, there were around 30-35 missed calls. Some media folks, some from the fraternity. It was an emotional moment and I shed a few tears. I called my wife and informed her. It was always my dream to win a National Award for cinema, I was emotional for a few days thereafter." Looking back on Bareilly Ki Barfi, Tripathi shared, 'I was quite fit then, so I had to wear a bodysuit under a sweater to look heavier. Many girls approached me after the film sharing that they made their fathers watch it and through the movie, their equation with them changed." He also reflected on the characters that shaped his digital career. 'Guruji in Sacred Games, Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur and Madhav Mishra in Criminal Justice. While acting, I feel that I should just keep thinking and it should transform into an expression that defines the character." Finally, speaking about Mimi, a film he initially declined, Tripathi said, 'I initially didn't want to do Mimi. Dinesh Vijan and Laxman Utekar called my wife, asking her to convince me. I gave in and did the film. It was a great experience to be a part of this movie that is amongst the most viewed films on OTT. Kriti and I both received National Awards for the film. It wasn't just a supporting role, it was something else altogether." As Madhav Mishra returns to our screens in Criminal Justice: Season 4, Tripathi's journey from village plays to national acclaim stands as a testament to perseverance, range, and the quiet power of letting characters speak for themselves. His stories not only reflect his humility and depth as an artist, but also highlight the subtle, transformative power of authenticity in Indian cinema. First Published:
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
I try to avoid characters of same mentality: Rajpal Yadav on being typecast for comedy roles in Bollywood
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Actor Rajpal Yadav, who is known for his comedy roles in films like 'Hungama', 'Chup Chup Ke' and Bhool Bhulaiyaa', opened up about being typecast for his comic roles in his over two-decades-long acting career in Bollywood. In a conversation with ANI, the actor admitted that he tends to avoid scripts that offer him a role with the same 'mentality' as his previous characters, which he has already portrayed in his past films. 'Mujhe nhi pata mai tragedy karta hoo, comedy ya serious. Mai saubhagyashaali hoo ki mai ek baar ye character jee loo, toh, dossri baar uss character ko choone ki ikcha nhi karti, pyaar bhut karta hoo, lekin mujhe koi agar same mansikta ka character suna de to mai koshish karta hoo ki ya toh usse mai bach jaau ya usse koi idea suna doo jisse uski mentality change ho jaae. (I don't know if I do tragedy or comedy, or serious. I am fortunate that I am able to live as a character, but then I don't want to touch that character again. I love it a lot. But if someone pitches me a character with the same mentality, then I try to escape it. Otherwise, I tell them the idea and change their mentality),' said Rajpal Yadav. However, throughout much of his career, the actor has frequently appeared in comedy films, which has led to a common perception in the Bollywood industry that Rajpal Yadav is primarily a comedic actor. When asked whether he ever felt typecast for his roles in the Bollywood industry, the 'Hungama' actor clarified that he never felt restricted by such labels. According to him, his versatile body of work has enabled him to explore a wide range of characters throughout his acting career. 'Nahi, uljhe kabhi nhi rhe. Kyoki jab hum log NSD (National School of Drama) me the, hum baat krte the ki voh typecast ho gya, ye typecast ho gya. Toh aap sochiye, 1999 me mujhe pehli baar fimlm me entry krne ka saubhagya mila. 2024 me 25 saal poore hue. Usme leads, supporting leads, comic lead, guest appearances, ek scene se lekar 100 scene me kaam karne ka mauka mila. (No, I was never involved because when we were in NSD, we used to talk about typecasting, this was typecast, that was typecast, that was typecast. In 1999, my first chance to enter the film. In 2024, I completed 25 years. So, almost leads, supporting leads, comic lead, guest appearances, from one scene to 100 scenes),' said Rajpal Yadav. The 'Hungama' actor further added that he loves the 'strength of entertainment' which helped him to perform over 500 characters. 'Mujhe entertainment ki strength se pyaar hah. Mujhe lagbhag 500 charitra jeene ka saubhagya mil gya. Agar aap small plays se lekar 70mm jode toh. (I love the strength of entertainment. I got the chance to live 500 characters. If you add all of them, from a small play to 70 mm),' said Rajpal Yadav. Rajpal Yadav was recently seen in a Zee5 film 'Interrogation'. It was directed by Ajoy Varma Raja. (ANI)
The Print
4 days ago
- Health
- The Print
Ayush Suraksha portal launched to monitor, coordinate action on misleading advertisements
Jadhav said, 'With the launch of the AyushSuraksha Portal, we are empowering citizens and professionals alike to become active participants in safeguarding the integrity of Ayush systems.' 'This platform will serve as a vigilant watchtower against misleading advertisements and ensure that only safe and credible products reach people,' he said. The AyushSuraksha Portal represents a significant advancement in pharmacovigilance and regulatory convergence within the Ayush ecosystem, the minister said. New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) In a step towards strengthening consumer protection and regulatory oversight in traditional medicine, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Friday launched a portal for real-time monitoring and coordinated action on misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions. The portal has been developed in accordance with the Supreme Court's July 30, 2024, order. The top court had emphasised the need for a centralised dashboard for monitoring and publishing data related to misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions, an Ayush ministry statement said. It said the court had directed the Union government to ensure the setting up of a system to allow state licensing authorities to report complaints, share inter-state referrals, and update the status of actions taken. The Ministry of Ayush has met the directive well before the court's deadline of June 2025, it stated. By integrating data from state licensing authorities, national pharmacovigilance centres, and key regulatory stakeholders, the AyushSuraksha Portal facilitates real-time monitoring, systematic analysis, and coordinated action on misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions. 'We have made it accessible to the public so that any citizen can directly report misleading ads or ADRs via the portal,' said Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, the Secretary of the Ayush Ministry. Developed with technical support from the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and aligned with the National Pharmacovigilance Programme, the portal allows consumers, healthcare professionals, and regulatory authorities to report and monitor misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions through a seamless digital process. A pre-launch training session for nodal officers from these organisations was conducted on April 9 under the chairmanship of Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya, Adviser, Ministry of Ayush. The Ayush Suraksha Portal reflects the ministry's unwavering commitment to responsible governance, evidence-based practices, and the safety of millions of citizens who trust and rely on India's traditional systems of medicine, the statement said. PTI PLB NSD NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amruta Subhash opens up on facing casting couch, says she lost many roles as she refused to sleep with producers: ‘I didn't compromise'
Amruta Subhash, who played Ranveer Singh's mother in Gully Boy and Seema in Lust Stories 2, encountered many sexual harassment incidents in both her personal and professional life. Sometimes costing her work and opportunities in the film industry. In a recent interview, Amruta recalled being inappropriately touched by an old producer as well as young boy she met during her train journey. In an interview with Zoom, she shared several incidents of going through harassment in different phases of her life. She recalled them one by one as she shared, 'I remember this incident with this big producer of this play I was doing. I was climbing stairs and maybe my top may have moved a bit, and I felt a hand around my waist. I suddenly jumped and I just looked at him and asked, 'What did you just do?' He had just brushed through it. Everybody was stunned because it was a big name. He said, 'Nothing, your top was…' I stopped him and said, 'it is none of your business. How dare you touch me here? You can't do it.' Everybody was like, 'Iska role gaya'.' ALSO READ | Mohanlal, Prabhas did Kannappa for free, shares Vishnu Manchu: 'They yelled at me, threatened to kill me when I offered…' Recalling another incident, she said, 'This another time, when I was in NSD, I was travelling back to Pune in train. During that journey, I was playing cards with this little boy. When we went to sleep, I noticed a hand around me, I quickly held on to it and when I saw it, I realised it was the same boy. He ran to the train's basin and started to wash his face when I confronted him. He started to cry. Because he was a kid, I didn't want to shame him.' She added, 'There was this another producer who would often ask me to join him for drinks and dinner. One day, I decided to go see him while everybody else was waiting to see what I would do. I opened his room and kept the door open and asked him, 'Sir, you are my father's age, why are you speaking to me like this? What is your problem?' I kept looking into his eyes. He started to behave awkwardly.' Amruta said she lost many roles because she refused to sleep with people in exchange for wok. 'I didn't compromise', said Amruta.
The Print
25-05-2025
- Climate
- The Print
Thunderstorm, rain give Delhi relief from heat, disrupt flights, cause waterlogging
The India Meteorological Department said the city's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded winds gusting up to 82 kmph and 81.2 mm of rain in six hours — between 11.30 pm and 5.30 am. The sudden change in weather led to a sharp drop in mercury with the city recording a minimum temperature of 19.8 degrees Celsius, 6.9 notches below the normal. New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) Thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain battered Delhi overnight, disrupting flight operations, uprooting trees and electricity poles, and causing waterlogging in several areas while bringing relief from stifling heat. Palam gauged 68.1 mm of rain, Pusa 71 mm, Mayur Vihar 48 mm, Narela 30 mm, and Delhi University 29 mm. Sources said as many as 49 flights, including 17 international ones, were diverted at the country's largest IGI airport here due to the inclement weather. Water logging was also reported at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Flight tracking website showed that around 180 flights have been delayed and some cancelled at the airport. In the city, several stretches, including Moti Bagh, Minto Road, ITO, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Cantonment, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg and Chanakyapuri, were partially submerged. A car and a bus were seen almost completely submerged at an inundated underpass in the Delhi Cantonment area. Videos circulating on social media showed similar scenes, purportedly from the Minto Road area. The weather department had issued a red alert on Saturday night warning about an approaching thunderstorm cell from the west and northwest. It had forecast severe thunderstorms or dust-raising winds accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds under its influence. Several parts of the national capital reported strong winds, with Palam recording gusts of 72 kmph, Pragati Maidan at 76 kmph, Jafarpur at 61 kmph, and IGNOU at 50 kmph. After the heavy rain that accompanied the thunderstorm, Delhi's temperature dropped sharply between 1.15 am and 2.30 am. At Safdarjung, the temperature fell from 31 degrees Celsius to 21 degrees Celsius, while at Palam it dropped from 29 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius. Pusa saw a drop from 31.8 degrees Celsius to 20.5 degrees Celsius, Pragati Maidan from 31.4 degrees Celsius to 21.3 degrees Celsius, and Lodhi Road from 31 degrees Celsius to 22.3 degrees Celsius. For Sunday, the weather department has forecast a thunderstorm with rain, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius. PTI NSM NSD NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
