Pankaj Tripathi says his Bihar life still lives in his roles

“It’s natural that my background influences my work. It’s not just me. All of us are shaped by our life experiences,” Tripathi said. “We are nothing without them."

Pankaj Tripathi recalls waiting by the canteen landline for wife Mridula’s call

"There was no option to track someone’s location or check their online status. We just believed each other," he said. "Now, people spend the whole day watching where someone is."

Pankaj Tripathi shares why travel and art matter more than we think

His favourite dish to prepare? Turai sabzi—a humble ridge gourd preparation. “I just add salt, sugar, and turmeric, nothing else. I avoid using too many spices.”