Actor Pankaj Tripathi surprised fans with a quirky, colourful new avatar — and it was Ranveer Singh’s lighthearted comment that sent social media into a frenzy. The veteran actor’s bold style sparked curiosity, compliments, and speculation online.
Pankaj Tripathi recently shared a photograph on Instagram, dressed in a green velvet long blazer with golden zari embroidery paired with red zardozi harem pants and a cap.
The look, dramatically different from his usual grounded persona, has left fans both intrigued and amused. Some users even questioned whether the photos were AI-generated, given the stylized visuals.
For the caption, Tripathi wrote:
“Ek nayi shuruat. This is the beginning of something interesting. How’s the ‘vibe’?”
He paired the post with the song “Ghafoor” from Aryan Khan’s debut directorial, Bads of Bollywood*** — hinting that this new look may be tied to an upcoming project or collaboration.
Ranveer Singh’s playful reaction steals the show
Ranveer Singh, known for his bold fashion statements, couldn’t resist teasing his fellow actor. Reacting to the post, he commented:
“Arre! Yeh kya, Guruji?! Hum sudhar gaye, aur aap bigad gaye?”
(I mended my ways, and you changed yours!)
The witty remark quickly went viral, with fans praising the playful camaraderie between the two actors.
Tripathi, celebrated for his nuanced performances, was last seen in Anurag Basu’s Metro… In Dino — a spiritual successor to Life in a… Metro (2007).
The film featured an ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. It explored modern love stories set in urban India, touching themes of connection, loneliness, and emotional vulnerability.
He also appeared in Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank, directed by Amar Kaushik — the latest addition to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The film starred Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, and Abhishek Banerjee, continuing the tale of Chanderi’s spooky adventures.
Reports suggest that Tripathi will next be seen in a project titled Parivarik ManuRanjan, although details remain under wraps.
Ranveer Singh’s next big release
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his next film Dhurandhar, alongside R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the high-octane action drama is slated for a December 5, 2025 theatrical release.
Tripathi’s new look has drawn mixed reactions online — while some admired his experimental approach, others found it hard to reconcile with his typically humble screen image.
Fans noted that this transformation could mark a fresh chapter in his artistic journey, aligning with his caption: “A new beginning.”
