Pankaj Tripathi reveals his photo was on a ‘Wanted’ board at a police station set: ‘When the art department needed pictures of thieves…’

Actor Pankaj Tripathi recently shared insights about his early days in the industry and revealed an unexpected incident where his photograph was spotted on a ‘Wanted’ board at a police station. Reflecting on his initial struggles in Mumbai, he emphasised how limited opportunities and the absence of social media made auditions challenging. He recalled a time when actors had to personally visit casting agencies, leaving their photos in cartons, which were later sent to assistants for selection.

Pankaj Tripathi reveals his photo was on a ‘Wanted’ board at a police station set: ‘When the art department needed pictures of thieves…’
Actor Pankaj Tripathi recently shared insights about his early days in the industry and revealed an unexpected incident where his photograph was spotted on a ‘Wanted’ board at a police station. Reflecting on his initial struggles in Mumbai, he emphasised how limited opportunities and the absence of social media made auditions challenging. He recalled a time when actors had to personally visit casting agencies, leaving their photos in cartons, which were later sent to assistants for selection.