Pankaj Tripathi

Pankaj Tripathi defines stardom by audience love and trust, not just popularity. He's currently on a break, focusing on self-discovery and limiting his work to two films annually. Tripathi believes in staying out of sight, comparing it to celestial bodies, emphasizing that memorable work ensures lasting relevance over constant visibility.

A murder convict, Hemant Nagindas Modi, who jumped parole a decade ago, was apprehended in Ahmedabad. Known in entertainment as Spandan Modi, he allegedly acted in major Bollywood films like 'Thugs of Hindostan' and 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' while evading authorities. His decade-long run ended after police received a tip-off about his return to the city.

Bihar's vibrant film heritage, which traces back to its literary and musical roots, has profoundly shaped the industry's landscape even before official policy frameworks were established. Icons such as lyricist Shailendra and composer Chitragupt helped lay the foundation, complemented by legendary performers like Kumkum and Tiwari.

Priyadarshan is set to direct a new comedy starring Pankaj Tripathi, Annu Kapoor, and Saurabh Shukla, with shooting starting in July 2026. The film marks multiple reunions for the director. Meanwhile, he is preparing his 100th film with Mohanlal, as ‘Bhooth Bangla’ performs well at the box office, nearing Rs 100 crore.

For those born on May 3rd, the upcoming year, influenced by Number 9, promises a dynamic period for career and finance, emphasizing communication and smart decisions. Relationships will see evolving dynamics and increased social interaction. Health requires a steady routine, while travel offers lively and varied experiences, broadening perspectives.

Mirzapur: The Film is easily among the most anticipated projects of the year, and the excitement has only intensified with Divyenndu Sharma returning as Munna Bhaiya. With fans closely tracking every update, the actor has now shared a glimpse of what’s in store—and it sounds massive.

Annu Kapoor has clarified his controversial “dudhiya badan” remark about Tamannaah Bhatia, explaining it was meant as innocent appreciation during a discussion on Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2. He said language caused the backlash, stressed the difference between admiration and desire, and expressed readiness to apologise if she felt hurt.

Huma Qureshi, prepping for Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, recalls her Gangs of Wasseypur debut. At Farah Khan's party, Ed Sheeran praised the film as "cool" after she recommended it for Hindi flair. The Kashyap-directed saga won awards; Huma joins Yash in Toxic, out June 4.

Actor Gulshan Devaiah shared a humorous behind-the-scenes glimpse from the upcoming "Kantara: Chapter 1," playfully calling his co-stars "good for nothing fellas." The picture shows them in character, taking a dip in water. This epic mythological action drama, a prequel to the 2022 hit, explores ancestral conflicts and man's connection with nature in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' has achieved remarkable box office success, nearing ₹1,100 crore net in India and ₹1,720 crore gross worldwide after 26 days. The spy drama's impressive fourth-week collection of ₹40.2 crore has positioned it as the 4th highest grosser in that period, surpassing 'Jawan' and 'Stree 2'.

Thieves stole 108 LPG cylinders, including 98 filled ones, from a gas agency godown in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night. Police suspect an organized gang is behind the large-scale theft, which occurred amid high demand for cylinders following the West Asia crisis. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining CCTV footage and the agency owner's role.

Nana Patekar urged actors to know their worth and pick roles wisely, recalling his shock at seeing Pankaj Tripathi in a tiny cop role in Rajinikanth's 'Kaala'. "Pankaj, what are you doing here?" he asked, warning, "You're already big—don't do small parts or I'll beat you!" Pankaj rose to fame via 'Mirzapur' and 'Stree'.

In a delightful surprise for fans, Mirzapur's latest flick promises an extravagant dance extravaganza inspired by the iconic 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' from Sholay. Leading the charge is the charismatic Sonal Chauhan, with Pankaj Tripathi's formidable Kaleen Bhaiyya and other ensemble members joining in the fun.

The industry, along with a media and the audience that is too star-struck, just does not give many talented actors their due in time, rues Manoj

National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi, in a conversation with IANS on the occasion of his birthday, looks back at his journey and three films of his career so far that are very close to his heart.

After sharing screen space in a big-ticket film, the actress reveals why the expected wave of offers never came

Director Ravi Jadhav reveals why Pankaj Tripathi was the only choice for 'Main Atal Hoon'. In an interview with IndiaToday, Jadhav explains that Tripathi's transparent personality and humble background make him the ideal fit to portray Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The director fully supports the producers' decision to cast Tripathi, as he believes that both the late Prime Minister and the actor share a deep connection with their homeland. Jadhav confirms that seeing Tripathi in character reaffirmed their choice.

Mahua Moitra, a prominent politician, has revealed her admiration for Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi. She confessed to having a crush on him, citing his performances in 'Mirzapur' and 'Gangs of Wasseypur.' Moitra even sent Tripathi a note expressing her desire to meet him for coffee and later had a starstruck phone call arranged by Ravi Kishan.

Pankaj Tripathi is a revered actor who has delivered noteworthy performance on the big screen. His popularity also extends to social media and Pankaj Tripathi recently clocked 3 million followers on Instagram. The ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actor shot for a special video for his fans and hosted a virtual bash to celebrate the occasion.

Mridula Tripathi, wife of actor Pankaj Tripathi, opened up about her journey from being a teacher to managing her husband’s flourishing career. Mridula, who had no prior industry experience, admitted that Pankaj had more faith in her abilities than she did, especially during the initial stages when her lack of experience led to him losing a few projects at a crucial point in his career.

‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actor Vineet Kumar Singh took to Twitter to reveal a good deed by his co-star Pankaj Tripathi. In a social media post Vineet had shared that he was in Varanasi and struggling for medicines and hours later he revealed that Pankaj Tripathi had helped him out in need.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi, his wife Mridula, and daughter Aashi have reportedly purchased two Mumbai apartments totaling Rs 10.85 crore. The main property, valued at Rs 9.88 crore, is in Andheri West, co-owned by Pankaj and Aashi. A smaller Kandivali flat, costing Rs 87 lakh, was acquired by Mridula and Aashi.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi will help promote a self-reliant economy by emphasising on the importance of using khadi.

Pankaj Tripathi is gearing up for the release of his next entertainer ‘Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga’ this Friday and has revealed an interesting fact about the project. The actor has shared that his wife Mridula has essayed a role in the entertainer.

Pankaj Tripathi says education is the greatest gift we can give to our future generations, and it is my honor to contribute to their journey of learning as he dedicated a library in his hometown to her late father.

the 'OMG 2' actor disclosed that his original name was Pankaj Tiwari. However, during his 9th grade, he made the bold decision to change it to Pankaj Tripathi.