Bollywood
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. 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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Fans defend ‘committed’ Alice Kaushik for getting cosy with Avinash Mishra on Bigg Boss 18, call it ‘sibling-like bond’
A recent clip of Alice Kaushik and Avinash Mishra from Bigg Boss 18 left the internet divided. The show premiers on Colors TV at 10 pm.
Bigg Boss 18 is known for its in-house fights, heartbreaks, friendships and brewing romance among housemates. Recently, a candid moment between Alice Kaushik and Avinash Mishra left the internet divided. While a section of social media users criticised Alice and Avinash for cuddling on camera, others defended it a “sibling-like bond” among genuine friends. (Also read: Shoaib Ibrahim reveals reason behind turning down Bigg Boss 18: ‘Bahut zyada favour ya humiliation hota hai’)
Alice-Avinash viral clip sparks online debate
In the viral pictures and videos from a recent episode, circulating on social media, audiences have been divided about Alice and Avinash’s friendship. Since the duo is supposed to share the same bed as per Bigg per house rules, their brief ‘cuddling’ moment left a section of social media users uneasy. While some questioned the former’s commitment to her boyfriend, others called out those shaming the actor. Many fans pointed out the irony of “making baseless judgments” in an era where people advocate women’s empowerment.
Twitter divided over Alice-Avinash ‘cuddling’ clip
A Twitter post showcasing Alice and Avinash sharing the same bed as per Bigg Boss rules read, “Meet #AliceKaushik Alice claims to be in a serious relationship outside with plans of getting married to her boyfriend. Here she is cuddling & sleeping with #AvinashMishra.” A user backed the tweet and commented, “Hypocrisy next level.” While defending Alice’s personal choice, a fan replied, “They are looking cute.. Kanwar and Alice relationship is strong…He knows that he means world to her… literally…Stop your sick mind.”
A user shared a gif from FRIENDS showing Mathew Perry embracing Jennifer Anniston on-screen as they portrayed Chandler and Rachel respectively in the series.
Fan calls out judgments over Alice-Avinash friendship
A user, in his long post, wrote, “#BiggBoss18: Defend #AliceKaushik and #AvinashMishra’s Friendship! Since last night, a photo of #AliceKaushik and #AvinashMishra has been circulating widely, shared by a popular BiggBoss portal, and sadly, it’s sparked some unfair criticism. Let’s get this straight: #BiggBoss has had contestants share beds for years, often leading to discomfort at first, but many find it’s simply part of adjusting to life in the house. In today’s era, when we’re advocating for women’s empowerment, it’s disappointing to see people quick to shame a woman for a genuine, respectful friendship. Alice and Avinash have a bond that’s easy and comfortable—maybe even sibling-like! They’re friends, nothing more, and both are at ease in each other’s company. So why create an issue? Let’s choose positivity and celebrate real connections rather than making baseless judgments.”
Bigg Boss 18 airs on Colors TV every night at 10 PM, and can be streamed on JioCinema.
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