Known for his grounded persona and understated charm, actor Pankaj Tripathi recently left fans stunned by unveiling a completely new, flamboyant look on Instagram. In a dramatic fashion transformation, Tripathi ditched his usual simple attire for a bold, maximalist ensemble that has the internet buzzing—and wondering if the pictures are even real.
In the photos, the Mirzapur actor is seen donning a black shirt with vibrant floral embroidery, layered with an emerald green velvet coat adorned with intricate gold detailing. He paired the look with striking orange dhoti-style brocade pants featuring golden floral patterns, along with golden embellished loafers and a checkered cap. Captioning the post, he wrote:
“एक नई शुरुआत। This is the beginning of something interesting. How’s the vibe? #EkNayaUpgrade”
The fashion-forward avatar reminded many fans of Ranveer Singh’s signature flamboyant style. Fittingly, Ranveer himself dropped a hilarious comment:
“Arre! Yeh kya, Guruji?! Hum sudhar gaye, aur aap bigad gaye?”
Tisca Chopra quipped, “Peaky Blinders India sneak peek,” while Gulshan Devaiah joked, “Oye Punky!! Punky Oye sir sir sir sir sir.” Bhagyashree added, “Oh My God!! Kya baat hein!!”
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While some fans celebrated the bold new look, others were skeptical about its authenticity. Comments like “Relax guys, AI hai” and “Yeh photo AI kyu lag raha?” flooded the post, with one fan cheekily noting, “Kaleen bhaiya kaleen pehen liye,” referencing his iconic Mirzapur character.
On the work front, Tripathi was last seen in Metro… In Dino, alongside a stellar cast including Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur. He will next appear in Parivarik ManuRanjan with Aditi Rao Hydari, and the highly anticipated Mirzapur: The Film with Ali Fazal and Divyenndu Sharma.
