Pankaj Tripathi

I am an aware citizen, so I want my characters to be aware, too. They should be aware of what's happening in…

— Pankaj Tripathi

In a democracy, voting is a huge and most important right of a common man.

— Pankaj Tripathi

I had done plays, and Hindi theatre pays peanuts.

— Pankaj Tripathi

I am all about learning something new and improving my work.

— Pankaj Tripathi

Before trying my hand at acting, I use to cultivate my own land with my father.

— Pankaj Tripathi

Big films help your reach a wider audience, and doing independent films keeps your artistic side happy.

— Pankaj Tripathi

I have nothing against smaller roles; they made me what I am today. But, progression is the way of life.

— Pankaj Tripathi

Cinema is not just a medium of entertainment. Yes, it should entertain, but cinema is made to convey a message, to say…

— Pankaj Tripathi

I didn't have any high aspirations. I just went to Mumbai to get a job after I married Mridula. I thought if…

— Pankaj Tripathi

Comedy is important, and I do not want to end up being recognised for just one genre.

— Pankaj Tripathi

Our Bollywood industry works in such a way that when an actor is seen in a gangster's role, he is offered similar…

— Pankaj Tripathi

I had never thought that so many people would know me, will talk about me, and most of all, I will be…

— Pankaj Tripathi

It was Sultan Qureshi, the character of 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' which brought success as a baddie, but it were the TC and…

— Pankaj Tripathi

I used to work in a hotel kitchen at night and do theatre in the morning. After finishing my night shift -…

— Pankaj Tripathi

I never imagined I would be in colourful costumes and dance!

— Pankaj Tripathi

A good content always allows me to reach the depth of the characters, and thus, the performance looks more relatable and truthful.

— Pankaj Tripathi

I do not count how many films or series I am doing in a year.

— Pankaj Tripathi

I admire many actors, including Amitabh Bacchhan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Irfan Khan, and many more.

— Pankaj Tripathi

I was offered 10 Sultan Qureshi-type roles after 'Gangs of Wasseypur.' But I did not want to repeat that, as I have…

— Pankaj Tripathi

I come from the family of farmers. I am a son of a farmer.

— Pankaj Tripathi

I am still a villager who fell in love with acting.

— Pankaj Tripathi

Right after watching 'Kabul Express,' I wanted to work with Kabir sir. Moreover, earlier he was a documentary maker, and the respective…

— Pankaj Tripathi

I love the vibe that I get on the sets of south films.

— Pankaj Tripathi

People can forget your name, but if you excel at what you do, at least someone will remember you.

— Pankaj Tripathi

Survival is important, art is secondary. If you aren't alive, how can you create art?

— Pankaj Tripathi