Pankaj Tripathi is shooting a film in his home state of Bihar for the first time in his career — a meaningful step for the actor, who has long wanted to return to his roots.
Pankaj Tripathi gets emotional while shooting in his home state Bihar for the first time in his career; says, “It feels like life has come full circle”
The untitled social drama, directed by Amit Rai of OMG 2 fame, brings together two filmmakers with roots in Bihar. Interestingly, this is the first time both Pankaj Tripathi and Amit Rai are shooting a film in their home state — a meaningful moment for them both.
The film, supported by the Bihar Film Niga, features a strong ensemble cast including Pawan Malhotra, Rajesh Kumar, and many talented actors from the Bihar film industry. With a 35-day shooting schedule, the film is being shot across real locations in Bihar, offering an authentic backdrop for the compelling narrative.
Getting emotional about the milestone, Pankaj Tripathi shared, “It’s hard to put into words what this moment means to me. I began my journey as a performer on the dusty streets of a small village in Bihar, doing theatre and nukkad nataks, never imagining that one day I would return to these very lanes with a film crew. After spending over two decades in Hindi cinema, this is the first time I am shooting a film in my home state, and it feels like life has come full circle. Hindi films are rarely shot in Bihar — the last I remember was Manoj Bajpayee’s Shool in 2003 — so this experience is incredibly special and long overdue.”
He further added, “There is a different kind of magic in working on a story that’s rooted in your soil. I feel a deeper responsibility and an emotional connection to every scene, every location, every face I see here. Collaborating again with Amit Rai, who is also from Bihar, makes this project even more personal. We both understand the nuances, the language, the spirit of the land — and I believe that will reflect on screen. This film is more than just another project; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the place that made me who I am.”
The film explores socially relevant themes through a human story, with Bihar playing a central role in both the setting and the narrative.
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