Actor Pankaj Tripathi is mostly known for his acting prowess, humble and raw presence. However, this time the star has turned the tables. He recently set the social media abuzz with a series of photos on Instagram wearing eccentrically ethnic Indian ensemble in a set of 3 photographs with one of them speculatively showing him at a glamorous event. Soon fans started to dissect the pictures, writing if they are real or the work of AI artistry?
In the now-viral photos, Tripathi evokes royal nostalgia in a couture ensemble. The Stree actor wore a long emerald green velvet coat with vertical stripes. It featured gold embroidery on cuffs, lapels, and sleeves. Beneath the coat, a sheer black embroidered shirt added a layer of elegance. Adding a dramatic flair, Tripathi paired the coat with bright red brocade dhoti pants with floral detailing and gold-embellished loafers. But the real twist came in the form of a checkered flat cap, a nod to British street-style that broke the traditional mood and added a quirky-vintage-meets-modern charm.
Is Pankaj Tripathy’s look AI-made?
Within hours, the post went viral, drawing reactions from celebrities and fans alike. Actor Ranveer Singh quipped, “Arre! Yeh kya, Guruji?! Hum sudhar gaye, aur aap bigad gaye?” while Tisca Chopra humorously wrote about the look saying it’s “Peaky Blinders India sneak peek” and Rekha Bhadwaj called it his “Bawaal look.”
Fans, too, were divided. While some marvelled at the transformation, others argued its authenticity with comments from “Adbhut!” to “Yeh photo AI kyu lag raha hai?” Regardless of the social media frenzy, Pankaj Tripathi proved that he can give us many reasons to talk about beyond fashion.
About ‘Mirzapur: The Film’
On the professional front, Pankaj Tripathi is set to return as the iconic Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur: The Film. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and created by Puneet Krishna, the film expands the gritty world of Mirzapur with larger-than-life storytelling and high-voltage drama. With filming underway, fans can expect explosive updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses soon.
About Pankaj Tripathi
Born in 1976 and trained at the National School of Drama, Pankaj Tripathi has earned a reputation as one of India’s most versatile and grounded actors. His breakout role in Gangs of Wasseypur was followed by award-winning performances in Newton and Mimi. Over the years, he has redefined realism in cinema through roles in Stree, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Ludo, and acclaimed OTT series like Sacred Games, Criminal Justice, and OMG 2.
