Panchayat actor Pankaj Jha criticizes Anurag Kashyap for being ‘timid and spineless’; find out why
Anurag Kashyap’s directorial venture, Gangs of Wasseypur, is considered one of the highlights of his career. The film was released in two parts, GOW and GOW 2, with an ensemble cast that included Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadha, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Pankaj Tripathi, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Rajkummar Rao, and more.
One of the most memorable characters from the film is Sultan Qureshi, portrayed by Pankaj Tripathi. Initially, Pankaj Jha was chosen for the role but was eventually replaced. In a recent podcast interview with Digital Commentary, Jha indirectly referenced the incident while discussing the politics behind his replacement.
Pankaj Jha discusses Gangs of Wasseypur
In response to questions about potential politics involved in his replacement, Jha expressed his indifference, stating, “I don’t care about the politics that happens behind my back. The person doing it wins only if it harms me. Those who engage in politics behind someone’s back are generally cowards, right? Otherwise, they would have come forward, upfront.”
Pankaj Jha subtly criticizes Anurag Kashyap
When discussing their previous collaborations and the impact of the Gangs of Wasseypur incident on their relationship, Jha referred to himself as a ‘director-making actor’ and took a jab at Kashyap for his alleged behavior during the film. Jha mentioned that Kashyap was in a tough situation and doing multiple jobs on the project.
On the work front, Pankaj Jha has been part of films like Monsoon Wedding, Company, Haasil, Matrubhoomi, and Teen Patti. His latest appearance was in Gauraiya Live this year.
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