From doing tiny unnoticed roles in films and television shows to becoming one of the most respected actors in the country, Pankaj Tripathi has come a long way in his career. Today, he is known for powerful performances in projects like Gangs of Wasseypur, Mirzapur, Stree and Bareilly Ki Barfi. Even after achieving so much success, the actor says he still does not consider himself a “star,” although he jokingly admits that his bank balance may disagree.

In a recent interview, Times of India Pankaj spoke openly about what stardom means to him. According to the actor, brands usually approach people who are stars and not just talented actors. He said that from a market point of view, advertisements and endorsements are one way to measure stardom. But personally, he believes true stardom comes from the love, trust and connection an actor shares with the audience.

When asked if he feels like a star now, Pankaj gave a humble and honest reply. He said his bank account may feel that way, but he still does not. He explained that popularity alone is not enough because even negative publicity can make someone famous. For him, the real goal has always been to become memorable through good work. He said he never tried to become popular but always wanted people to remember his performances for a long time.

Pankaj began his acting journey with a small uncredited role in the film Run in 2004. For many years, he struggled in the industry and appeared in minor parts in movies like Omkara, where he often went unnoticed. His big breakthrough came with Gangs of Wasseypur, which brought him recognition and praise from both audiences and critics.

Since then, Pankaj has built a strong reputation for his natural and realistic acting style. Whether it was comedy films like Bareilly Ki Barfi and Stree, emotional dramas like Mimi, or serious web series such as Criminal Justice and Mirzapur, he impressed viewers with every role.

The actor has also won major awards during his career. He received a National Film Award Special Mention for Newton and later won both the National Film Award and Filmfare Award for his role in Mimi. Pankaj believes that achieving success later in life helped him remain humble and grounded.

The actor is now preparing for the release of Mirzapur The Film, which is directed by Gurmmeet Singh. The film features actors like Ali Fazal, Rasika Dugal, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar and Ravi Kishan. Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 4.

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor is celebrating a very special milestone with his wife Sunita Kapoor. The couple has completed 42 years of marriage and 53 years of togetherness. To mark the occasion, Anil shared a series of beautiful and emotional pictures on Instagram along with a heartfelt message for his wife. The post quickly grabbed attention from fans and celebrities, who flooded the comments section with love and wishes for the couple.

Among the pictures shared by Anil was a memorable photo from their wedding day, along with several candid moments from different phases of their life together. In his emotional note, Anil remembered how simple their wedding ceremony was. He revealed that the wedding was completed in just around thirty minutes without any grand celebration or honeymoon. Only close family members and a few loved ones attended the ceremony. Looking back at that day, Anil wrote that he never imagined those thirty minutes would turn into a beautiful journey of 53 years together. He also said that their marriage truly feels like it was “made in heaven.”

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The actor praised Sunita for being his biggest support system throughout his life and career. He shared that she stood by him during every challenge and helped him chase all his dreams. Anil expressed gratitude for her constant love, care, and strength, saying she is the reason everything in his life works smoothly. Calling Sunita his best friend, partner, and everything, he thanked her for choosing him every single day for over five decades and said he treasures every moment they have spent together.

Several Bollywood celebrities reacted warmly to the post. Actor Chunky Panday and actress Bhumi Pednekar were among those who congratulated the couple. Their daughter Rhea Kapoor also shared the post on her Instagram Stories and wished her parents a happy anniversary.

Anil and Sunita’s love story began long before Anil became a superstar in Bollywood. Sunita was a successful model when they first connected in the late 1970s. Interestingly, their first interaction reportedly happened through a prank phone call arranged by friends. Anil later met Sunita at Raj Kapoor’s house and was instantly attracted to her. Over time, their friendship turned into love, and after dating for nearly ten years, the couple got married in 1984. In an earlier interview, Anil had shared that he never officially asked Sunita to be his girlfriend because they both simply understood their feelings for each other.

The trailer of Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga was released by the makers on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh in important roles. The story appears to mix romance, family emotions and the painful memories of India’s partition.

The trailer begins with a conversation between Naseeruddin Shah and Diljit Dosanjh. Naseeruddin’s character asks Diljit if he knows about Adolf Hitler. Soon after, Diljit reveals that his grandfather is on his death bed. The story then moves into the past during the partition era. Vedang Raina is shown playing the younger version of Naseeruddin Shah’s character.

The trailer also introduces a love story between Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh. Their relationship seems deeply emotional but takes a tragic turn after the country gets divided into two nations during partition. The film focuses on how historical events affect personal lives and relationships. It also highlights the emotional trauma and separation faced by families during that time.

Main Vaapas Aaunga is presented as a musical romantic drama with strong emotional themes. The film’s music has been composed by AR Rahman, while the lyrics are written by Irshad Kamil. The screenplay is written by Imtiaz Ali along with Nayanika Mahtani.

The film is produced by Birla Studios, Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films, Mohit Choudhary and Shibhasish Sarkar. Main Vaapas Aaunga is scheduled to release in theatres on June 12.

The trailer gives a glimpse of a story that connects different generations through memories, love and loss. With its partition backdrop and emotional narrative, the film appears to explore how people continue to carry the pain of separation many years later.