Without a doubt, Pankaj Tripathi is one of Bollywood's finest accomplished and well-bred performers. In many movies and web series, like Gangs of Wasseypur and Sacred Games, Tripathi has proven his acting prowess, adaptability, and range. He last appeared in the web series Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga and Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach. The 46-year-old actor openly admitted that he dislikes the phrases "supporting actor" and "character actor."
Pankaj Tripathi was recently asked by Brut if he had a problem with the words "supporting actor" and "character actor." The actor replied in the affirmative, “Yeah I definitely have a problem when people call me that. What is a supporting actor or a character actor? An actor is an actor. More than 'supporting actor,' I have a problem with being called a 'character actor. I don't get the term 'character actor. In films, everyone is playing a character. Who is a characterless actor? Everyone is doing a character including the lead actors.” Frequently praised for his performance and adaptability is Pankaj Tripathi. In a recent, in-depth interview with Pinkvilla, he was questioned about his thoughts on the support from the crowd. Pankaj Tripathi said sarcastically, "This is what acting is. We didn't use to have these small nuances in the past but now we have. People have microscopic lenses and people notice the smallest of gestures. Small things were not noticed earlier so one went on over-exaggerating the things in the past. If you look at the courtroom dramas of Indian cinema and look at Criminal Justice, you will find a lot of differences. This show is dramatic as well as real."
