Pankaj Tripathi feels honoured as Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis names him his favourite actor: ‘It feels surreal’

Pankaj Tripathi receives praise from Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is renowned for his outstanding performances and grounded demeanour, has gradually created a huge fan base and has become a household name.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, has also acknowledged Pankaj Tripathi’s talent and called himself a huge fan of the actor. The CM has also revealed that he has binge-watched every season of Pankaj Tripathi’s critically acclaimed web series Criminal Justice.

The Chief Minister further noted that he personally told Mr Tripathi the same at a recent event, and the actor was incredibly moved and humbled by the gesture.

Pankaj Tripathi got emotional with Maharashtra’s CM Devendra Fadnavis’s compliment and reacted to the praise. The actor said, “It is truly an honour and a very humbling moment for me.”

The actor added, “When a leader of such stature, like Honourable Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ji, takes out time from his extremely busy schedule to watch my work, it feels surreal and deeply encouraging.”

Talking about his series, Pankaj Tripathi said, “Criminal Justice has been a very special project for me, and knowing that he watched all its seasons and that too in reverse order brought a big smile to my face.

“As an actor, you always hope that your work connects with people from different walks of life, and when someone as respected and committed to public service as Fadnavis ji appreciates your performance, it truly feels rewarding,” continued the actor.

Pankaj Tripathi said, “I was both surprised and grateful when he mentioned it to me personally during an event. His words reminded me that art has the power to reach beyond boundaries and touch lives, regardless of who you are or what you do. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to him for his time, appreciation, and warmth.”

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About Criminal Justice

Pankaj Tripathi's portrayal of lawyer Madhav Mishra has garnered widespread praise, making Criminal Justice one of India's most-watched legal crime drama series.

The fourth instalment in the series, titled Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, premiered this year in May and received positive reviews from the critics and the audience alike.