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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
India Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Healing to fitness: How Pankaj Tripathi's year-long break gave him newfound goals
Actor Pankaj Tripathi silently took a break for a year and used the time to introspect and heal himself mentally and physically. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor explained why he needed a break from work and how it helped him prioritise his needs. He explained how he utilisted his time, which gave him newfound goals in about his break, he said, "Maine ek saal se koi film nahi kari aur ye kahi mai announce nahi kiya ki break pe jaa raha hu ya nahi. Chup chaap baith gaya aur vo aatmanthan ke daur me, thori physical healing ke daur me lag gaya (I haven't done any filmwork for a year, and I never announced anywhere whether I was taking a break or not. I quietly sat back and entered a phase of self-reflection and some physical healing)."Pankaj said he concentrated on his fitness during this time and visited Goa and abroad as well. "Isiliye patla huya hu kyuki mai dhai se teen ghante ka, hafte me 6 din workout karta hu. Aur ghumne gaya. Gau gaya 15 din raha, Hindustan ke bahar gaya kuch din raha. Beech me ads vgera karte rahe par kuch naya nahi kiya (That's why I've lost weight, because I work out for two and a half to three hours, six days a week. I also went travelling - spent 15 days in Goa and a few days outside India. In between, I did some ads but didn't do anything new)," he The actor told everyone that he didn't have time for those who approached him. "Samay bahaut tha lakin vo samay svayam ko de raha tha (But I actually had plenty of time - I was just giving that time to myself)," he Tripathi also admitted that he felt different about acting and often got bored with the roles he was doing. At one point, the actor wanted to wrap up work and get home. This approach and mindset bothered why he took a break, he said, "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 Tripathi also stated that he has now become choosy about roles. "I am at a point where I'm no longer working for money. I need to do work that gives me something to look forward to," he actor was last seen in JioHotstar's 'Criminal Justice'.Must Watch
News18
a day 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
a day 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.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Man enough to pop the pill?
CHENNAI: Following the social media buzz around the YCT-529, a hormone-free and orally administered male contraceptive pill and a shot being developed in the US that could potentially change the birth control landscape, TOI conducted an online survey in Chennai, where the first question asked was whether using a male contraceptive might affect fertility. A resounding 73% of respondents said they would never consider it. 'Condoms? Any day. But a male contraceptive pill? Never,' says Jason Thyagarajan. 'They may say it's non-hormonal, but these pills are known to cause hormonal imbalances. They're like medical castration,' adds the 27-year-old IT professional from Chennai. Fears of reduced libido, infertility and a perceived threat to masculinity continue to dominate the conversation. Pankaj says he is worried about pill-induced impotency. 'Even some regular medicines are known to cause erectile dysfunction and lower the sex drive. I wouldn't want to take something that would definitely cause this problem,' he says. These individual fears reflect a broader imbalance in how contraception is viewed in India, where studies say women shoulder 80% of contraceptive responsibility from pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs) to injections and surgical methods such as a tubectomy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Men, on the other hand, have far fewer choices such as condoms and spermicidal creams. While vasectomy is a permanent option, it is often ruled out by many due to persistent fears that it could reduce libido or cause impotency, a belief that medical experts insist is unfounded. The hesitation, say doctors, often comes down to one thing: masculinity. 'A man's only concern is that his erection and ejaculation should be unaffected, neither his sex drive. While male contraceptive pills are the way to go and do not affect libido, the lack of social acceptance and myths surrounding a male contraceptive pill have slowed down studies and research on temporary male contraception. So much so that Gossypol a drug developed in the early 1970s, was discontinued and research was shelved because men were worried about impotency,' says Dr P M Gopinath, director for reproductive medicine at Kauvery, Vadapalani. 'And such is the concern about the male sex drive that many women prefer to take contraception themselves, rather than risk it with their partners,' he says. Gurumitraa Rathinam, 27, says men need to take a more proactive role in contraception and its long overdue. 'When there's an opportunity for them to share the burden, it's only fair that men also take the pill. This also shows that they care for their partner,' she says. Men want to use contraception methods that are convenient, like a condom or a spermicidal gel, rather than putting themselves and their bodies through pills, says Dr Narayana Reddy, consultant of sexual medicine at Apollo Hospitals. 'The pills are affordable and easy to use. Social acceptance will come only through awareness of what it does to your body. Many men still believe that vasectomy causes impotency, so getting them on the pill can be a task.'
