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Kavita Awaasthi
Pankaj Tripathi is probably in the golden phase of his career. Having amassed great love over the years from audiences and peers alike, 2020 was slated to see him in over 10 films — a rarity for most actors. But Tripathi has managed to keep his composure, despite the trying times everyone faced last year, by looking at his success objectively, and even meditatively.
Having lived through the highs and lows of show business, the Criminal Justice actor feels that success is transient, art is his constant, and what truly gratifies him is his work. “I am content with whatever I have with me. I am satisfied and I have conditioned myself such that my needs are limited. Hence, I don’t worry if I lose out on endorsements or film projects,” he says, adding, “You should work for love primarily, and I often let go of lucrative offers if they don’t match with my value system.”
Actors would ideally wish to make the most of their success and good run in the entertainment industry. But Tripathi maintains that he is a stickler for merit, choosing stories and even endorsements only when they appeal to him. After endorsing Khadi Mall in his home town, Patna, as a philanthropic gesture, the 44-year-old has established that his brands must also be an extension of his value system.
He explains, “I am a sentimental man who decides from his heart and works for the sheer joy of art. I am, thankfully, past that phase where I worked for survival. Quality is important to me and I want my work to create a rich legacy that will inspire many more artistes like me. At this point in my life, if I work for anything except for the power of the stories that appeal to me, I’d be inauthentic to myself. I am happy with the work coming my way. I am associating with collaborators who are making me better. And that’s enough to ensure I get a good night’s sleep. Aur kya chahiye!”
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Pankaj Tripathi talks about why art trumps money as a driving force for him
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