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Pankaj Tripathi kept long hair inspired by Sanjay Dutt

Pankaj Tripathi kept long hair inspired by Sanjay Dutt
When Pankaj Tripathi kept long hair after being inspired by Sanjay Dutt · thehansindia.com

A very famous Indian movie actor named Pankaj Tripathi once talked about another actor he really looked up to, Sanjay Dutt.

When Pankaj was a student in the city of Patna, he loved Sanjay Dutt so much that he grew his hair long just like him.

He also tried to act like Sanjay Dutt in the way he behaved.

Pankaj says Sanjay Dutt was the only actor who ever inspired him.

He once stood in line to buy tickets for Sanjay Dutt's movie 'Sadak', but the crowd was rough.

During that crowd, Pankaj was hit with a stick called a lathi.

Years later, Pankaj got to act in movies with Sanjay Dutt, including 'Agneepath' and 'Dus'.

In 'Agneepath', Sanjay Dutt played a villain named Kancha Cheena.

Next, Pankaj will play his famous character Kaleen bhaiya again.

It shows how a young fan can grow up to work alongside his hero.

Key facts

Subject
Pankaj Tripathi's admiration for Sanjay Dutt
Inspiration
Sanjay Dutt, the only actor admired during student days
Fan anecdote
Grew long hair and imitated Sanjay Dutt's demeanor
Lathi incident
Hit by a lathi while buying tickets for 'Sadak' in Patna
Timeframe
Around 1993-1994
Films together
'Agneepath' (2012) and 'Dus' (2005)
Upcoming role
Akhandanand Tripathi, aka Kaleen bhaiya

Quotes

Pankaj Tripathi

Indian film actor known for roles in "Mimi" and "The Great Indian Kitchen"

“"I was not a fan of Bollywood. I was a fan of Sanju Baba. I used to study in Patna. For a few days, I even grew my hair like Baba. And I used to keep my demeanor also like him."”
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