Fans are startled by Pankaj Tripathi’s viral metamorphosis.

Ranveer Singh’s humorous remark was the catalyst that drove social media into a frenzy when actor Pankaj Tripathi shocked fans with a fresh, colorful, and quirky appearance. Online, the seasoned actor’s audacious approach generated interest, praise, and conjecture.

A picture of Pankaj Tripathi wearing a green velvet long blazer with golden zari embroidery, crimson zardozi harem trousers, and a cap was recently posted on Instagram.

Fans are both fascinated and amused by the appearance, which is a significant departure from his typically realistic persona. Because of the stylized images, several users even questioned if the pictures were artificial intelligence (AI) generated.

Tripathi wrote the following as the caption:

“Ek nayi shuruat.” Something interesting is about to start. What is the “vibe” like?

He suggested that this new look might be connected to an impending project or cooperation by pairing the post with the song “Ghafoor” from Aryan Khan’s first directing, Bads of Bollywood***.

The highlight of the performance is Ranveer Singh’s amusing response.

Renowned for his daring design choices, Ranveer Singh couldn’t help but make fun of his co-star. In response to the post, he wrote:

“Arre! Hey, Guruji! “Aap bigad gaye, hum sudhar gaye?”
(You altered your ways, and I made amends!)

Fans praised the two actors’ fun chemistry after the humorous comment went viral.

Tripathi, who is renowned for his subtle performances, most recently starred in Metro, directed by Anurag Basu. There is a spiritual heir to Life in Dino. Metro (2007).

Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, and Fatima Sana Shaikh were among the ensemble cast members of the movie. In addition to addressing issues of connection, loneliness, and emotional vulnerability, it examined contemporary love stories set in metropolitan India.

Additionally, he starred in the most recent installment of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank, which was directed by Amar Kaushik. The film, which followed Chanderi’s eerie adventures, starred Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, and Abhishek Banerjee.

Although specifics are still being kept under wraps, reports indicate that Tripathi will next be seen in a project called Parivarik ManuRanjan.

Ranveer Singh’s upcoming major release

Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt are preparing for their upcoming movie, Dhurandhar. The intense action drama, which is directed by Aditya Dhar, will be released in theaters on December 5, 2025.

Online responses to Tripathi’s new appearance have been divided; some have praised his avant-garde style, while others have struggled to reconcile it with his usually modest on-screen persona.

In keeping with his comment, “A new beginning,” fans pointed out that this change might signal a new phase in his creative career.