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Actor Pankaj Jha from Panchayat describes Anurag Kashyap as “timid and spineless” for betraying his word in Gangs of Wasseypur.

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Actor Pankaj Jha from Panchayat describes Anurag Kashyap as “timid and spineless” for betraying his word in Gangs of Wasseypur.

In an interview , Pankaj Jha, who portrayed the cunning Vidhayak Ji in TVF’s Panchayat series, disclosed that he was first considered for the Sultan Qureshi part in Gangs of Wasseypur but lost out to Pankaj Tripathi. Critics and viewers alike have praised Anurag Kashyap’s direction work, Gangs of Wasseypur, which is regarded as one of his best works.

“Violated his pledge”
One of the main characters in Gangs of Wasseypur was Sultan Qureshi. Pankaj Jha was the first pick, though. Afterwards, Pankaj Tripathi was cast, though. Formerly, Jha and Anurag Kashyap worked together on Gulaal and Black Friday, but they parted ways for Gangs of Wasseypur.

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The 47-year-old actor elaborated on the situation by saying that he received the offer while in Patna for a shoot. He assured Kashyap that he would return in two days and that he would do the part. However, Pankaj Tripathi had already been cast as Sultan by the time he returned.

If Jha was harmed by the filmy politics, the hosts questioned. The Black Friday star declared that he didn’t care about the politics going on behind his back and that the “backstabbers” would prevail if he allowed them to harm him. Once more, the hosts questioned him about if landing Sultan’s role would have changed the course of his career because it made Pankaj Tripathi more well-known. Jha, however, claimed he was content and didn’t want to look back.

“Actor who directs”
Pankaj described himself as an actor who directs. “As much as Satya and Gulaal develop actors, they also develop directors,” he remarked. But they can’t even honour their word because there are so many cowardly and feckless people here. He went on to say that he was no longer resentful of Anurag Kashyap. “But even so, I still adore Anurag and have no grudges against anyone.”

Former student of the National School of Drama (NSD) Pankaj Jha gained notoriety for his portrayal of Vidhayak Chandrakishore Singh in the sitcom Panchayat. In Mira Nair’s 2001 film Monsoon Wedding, he played his debut role. In addition, he starred in the films Anwar (2007), Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), Matrubhoomi (2003), and Company (2002).

Jha recently charged Tripathi with stealing “another actor’s slippers” and glamorising his struggles.

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Pankaj Jha from Panchayat Calls Anurag Kashyap “Timid and Spineless” for Betraying His Word in Gangs of Wasseypur

Actor Pankaj Jha, known for his role in the popular web series Panchayat, recently stirred up a storm with his remarks about filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, particularly regarding their past association in the critically acclaimed film Gangs of Wasseypur. Jha, who played a key role in the movie, accused Kashyap of betraying his word and referred to him as “timid and spineless.”

The allegations emerged during a candid interview where Pankaj Jha recalled his experience working with Kashyap on Gangs of Wasseypur, a film that went on to achieve cult status. According to Jha, Kashyap had given him certain assurances about his role and character development, which, in Jha’s opinion, were not honored during the making of the film.

“I had worked hard for my character, but when the time came to fulfill the promises that were made, they were left unaddressed. I was deeply to disappointed,” Jha said. He also shared that Kashyap’s behavior during the shooting process led him to feel that the director had betrayed his trust, adding that his actions reflected a lack of integrity.

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At seven o’clock, Raj Babbar’s daughter learnt of his liaison with Smita Patil. “I shouldn’t tell my mother about this.”

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At seven o’clock, Raj Babbar’s daughter learnt of his liaison with Smita Patil. “I shouldn’t tell my mother about this.”

Raj Babbar left his wife, Nadira, to marry Smita Patil in 1983. His daughter Juhi Babbar has recalled the time in a new interview.
Actor Raj Babbar was already married and had two children when he began his relationship with fellow actor, Smita Patil. The affair and the ensuing marriage saw a lot of controversy, given how it began. Raj Babbar’s daughter, former actor Juhi Babbar, has now opened up on the time and how she came to know about the relationship when she was just 7 years old.

Juhi Babbar on Raj Babbar and Smita Patil

In an interview with Lehren Retro, Juhi recalled how Smita Patil made a conscious effort to connect with Raj’s two children – Juhi and her brother, Arya. “My father talked and explained his marriage with Smita Patil to me when I was barely seven years old, and that’s why my memories of Smita ji are very different. She went out of her way to do things for me. I think she also had this thing that we are the kids of the person who is most special to her, and so we are special to her as well. She would show us a lot of love, always bringing us gifts when she travelled, and she would ensure that at home, we were served the food that we liked. These small memories are nice, but unfortunately, there aren’t many memories,” she said.

Juhi said she was conflicted about her impression of Smita at the time because the actor was always nice to us, but she could see that the marriage had shaken up her own family, particularly her mother, Nadira. “As a child, I knew this is the lady my father wants to be with, and he wants to make her his wife. I could see Smita making an effort towards me and my little brother, but I also knew that this was disturbing the unit that used to be, and that my mother was unhappy about it. I had that understanding—that aunty (Smita) was being so good to me, but when I go home, I shouldn’t share this with my mother.”

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Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s marriage

Smita Patil and Raj Babbar met on the sets of their 1982 film Bheegi Palkein. Raj left Nadira to marry Smita the following year. Their son, actor Prateik Babbar, was born in November 1986. However, Smita Patil died soon after from childbirth complications at the age of 31. Raj Babbar got back together with Nadira a few years later.

Juhi Babbar made her film debut with Kash Aap Hamare Hote opposite Sonu Nigam in 2003. She worked in a handful of films over the next few years before taking a hiatus to do TV. In 2023, she returned to films with supporting roles in films like Faraaz and Farrey. She is married to actor Anup Soni.

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