Pankaj Tripathi gets emotional after visiting Patna Hotel where he used to work: 'Used to enter the hotel from the back gate...'

During his visit to the hotel in Patna, Pankaj Tripathi reunited with 15 former colleagues who had worked with him when he was not yet a household name.

Pankaj Tripathi, known for his remarkable versatility and hard work, recently shared a deeply emotional experience. He recalled visiting a hotel in Patna, where he once worked before his acting career took off. The visit served as a poignant reminder of his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Bollywood's most respected actors.

In a recent interview with The Lallantop, Pankaj Tripathi opened up about an emotional visit to a hotel in Patna where he had once worked. This time, he returned not as staff but as a guest, and the experience left him deeply moved, reflecting on his humble beginnings before his successful acting career. He said, “I used to enter the hotel from the back gate, where the staff used to enter from. Today, I got to enter from the main gate and the General Manager was present there to welcome me. It made me so emotional. So, these memories suddenly come back and it only makes me feel that everything is possible in life. With sincerity and hard work, you can achieve all your dreams.”

During his visit to the hotel in Patna, Pankaj Tripathi reunited with 15 former colleagues who had worked with him when he was not yet a household name. They shared heartfelt stories from their time together, showcasing the deep bonds Pankaj has maintained with his roots. Actor Vikrant Massey, who accompanied him, also witnessed the emotional moment, further highlighting the actor's strong connection to his past.

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Earlier in an interview with PTI, Pankaj Tripathi had revealed that during his early days, he juggled working at a hotel kitchen at night while pursuing theatre in the mornings. His routine consisted of only five hours of sleep, as he worked from 11 pm to 7 am at the hotel and then performed theatre from 2 pm to 7 pm. He followed this demanding schedule for two years.

On the work front, Pankaj was last seen in the blockbuster horror-comedy film Stree 2.