Quotes by Pankaj Tripathi

We have freedom to experiment as an artiste - unlike lead heroes.

I was offered 10 Sultan Qureshi-type roles after 'Gangs of Wasseypur.' But I did not want to repeat that, as I have little fear of being rejected by the people.

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

I had done plays, and Hindi theatre pays peanuts.

Right after watching 'Kabul Express,' I wanted to work with Kabir sir. Moreover, earlier he was a documentary maker, and the respective genre has always fascinated me, and I still desire to work in one.

I prefer comedy, as I have to act while playing a gangster. I have to put in a lot of effort to turn into a gangster, as I am not like that in real life. In comedy, one doesn't have to take up such stress.

I used to do comedy during my theatre days, and I was good at that.

I am playing a principal who also teaches maths in a government school in 'Nil Battey Sannata,' the story of which is based in Agra. He is a simple common man and a very interesting human being. His character will get the audience in splits.

I come from a very common family background in a small village, and getting an opportunity from home state to represent the state for an important and sensitive work is an honour for me and my family.

Whatever changes a common man wants to bring in the country, he can bring it through the process of voting.