Pankaj Tripathi REACTS to Panchayat's Pankaj Jha's allegation of 'romanticizing' struggles; Says, 'I never claimed to have tied a gamcha on my waist and slept outside Andheri station'

Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha recently accused the Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha of romanticizing struggles. Now, Tripathi has clarified that he has never claimed so and has been living a simple life.
In an interview with India Today, Pankaj Tripathi shared that he never romanticized his journey or struggles. He acknowledged that his wife earned while he looked for work but clarified that he never claimed to have tied a gamcha on his waist and slept outside Andheri station.
The actor stated that he had a good and happy life when they moved to Mumbai and emphasized that he never tried to glamorize or seek sympathy for his experiences.
For those unaware, Pankaj Tripathi once recounted an incident on Kapil Sharma's show.' He shared that while working at a hotel, Manoj Bajpayee visited as a guest. Tripathi, being a fan, took Bajpayee's slippers home as a souvenir after the 'Satya' actor left them behind in the hotel.
Pankaj Tripathi has been an inspiration for actors from small towns. However, he mentioned that as humans, we continue to live without the desire to inspire others. He said that everyone lives their own journeys and fights their own battles. While some may get inspired when they read or hear these stories, it's not an issue if they don't. He emphasized that people should live their lives the way they want.
The actor also revealed that he has been significantly influenced by Om Puri, Irrfan, and Manoj Bajpayee, drawing inspiration from them. He noted that just as he has been motivated by their journeys, others might find motivation in his journey or someone else's. He emphasized that everyone is on their own journey, and if someone connects with any part of it, whether related to acting and art or in any other way, it can be meaningful.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Pankaj is all set to reprise his role as Kaleen Bhaiya in the third season of 'Mirzapur'. The new season of Mirzapur will be available for streaming on the OTT platform from July 5, 2024.