Pankaj Tripathi’s Journey: From ₹46K in Mumbai to Respected Star of Indian Cinema

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi is soon to be seen in the film Metro… In Dino. In a recent interview, he spoke candidly about his struggles, success, and personal journey.

By Priyanka Yadav 17 Jun 2025 in Entertainment

New Update

Pankaj Tripathi’s Journey From ₹46K in Mumbai to Respected Star of Indian Cinema

Listen to this article

0.75x 1x 1.5x

00:00 / 00:00

Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi is soon to be seen in the film Metro… In Dino. In a recent interview, he spoke candidly about his struggles, success, and personal journey. The conversation touched upon everything from his acting career to his personal preferences and the challenges within the film industry.

Counted among the most reliable and talented actors in Bollywood, Pankaj Tripathi will soon be seen in Metro… In Dino. While the film is already generating buzz, Pankaj recently appeared on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, a show by Hindustan Times, where he gave a heartfelt interview sharing inspiring insights from his life, career, and growth. Here's what he revealed.

Pankaj Tripathi - Want to balance commercial and indie projects | Bollywood Bubble

Stayed at a Friend’s House in the Beginning

In the interview, Pankaj shared that when he first came to Mumbai with dreams of becoming an actor, he had only ₹46,000 in his pocket. In the early days, he stayed at friends’ places, faced financial hardships, but never gave up. He spoke about how theatre, literature, and cultural events helped him evolve as a person — laying the foundation for the depth he brings to his performances.

After ten o'clock, we switch off our phones": Pankaj Tripathi shares his house rules – ThePrint – ANIFeed

More Than Just Acting – A Discussion on Work Culture

The conversation wasn’t just limited to acting. It also addressed work hours, mental fatigue, and the working culture of the film industry. Pankaj spoke about the ongoing debate on working conditions, which flared up after Deepika Padukone reportedly demanded an 8-hour shift on the sets of Spirit.

Advice to Young Actors

In this interview, Pankaj also gave a word of advice to young aspiring actors — encouraging them to immerse themselves in classical music, theatre, literature, and cultural experiences. “More important than acting school is the school of life,” he said. “Meet people, read, and definitely do theatre.”

Pankaj Tripathi Shares Gratitude Note After Winning National Award: "<i>Banaya Hai Maine Yeh Ghar Dheere Dheere</i>"

An Impressive Journey

Pankaj Tripathi’s career is not just limited to films — he has left a deep impression both in cinema and on the web. His performances in Gangs of Wasseypur, Newton, Masaan, Mimi, OMG 2, Rann, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Fukrey 3, Stree (Parts 1 & 2), Super 30, Luka Chuppi, Dilwale, and Main Atal Hoon have been widely appreciated.

On the web, series like Mirzapur, Sacred Games, and Criminal Justice have made him a household name.

Pankaj Tripathi’s career

Most recently, he appeared in Criminal Justice 4, now streaming on JioCinema (Hotstar). His upcoming film Metro… In Dino is set to release in theatres in the first week of July. There are also reports that he will be seen in Hera Pheri 3.

Pankaj Tripathi’ movies and shows (1)