Panchayat’s Pankaj Jha Takes Dig At Anurag Kashyap, Pankaj Tripathi Over Gangs of Wasseypur Casting By The highly awaited has been in the headlines since its recent Amazon Prime Video release. , who has gained a dedicated fanbase for his portrayal of Vidhayak Ji, recently made headlines with his remarks about his past experiences with Anurag Kashyap and Pankaj Tripathi. “Can’t even keep their word”: Panchayat’s ‘Vidhayak ji’ Pankaj Jha on Anurag Kashyap Panchayat’s Pankaj Jha did not hold back in his criticism of director Anurag Kashyap, calling him spineless for not honoring commitments.
Jha revealed that he was initially approached for a role in Gangs of Wasseypur. However, he was later replaced by Pankaj Tripathi. This role significantly catapulted Tripathi into the limelight, leading to recognition among the audience.
In a recent interview with , Jha expressed his disdain for behind-the-scenes . “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,” Jha stated. Pankaj Jha’s frustration stems from his long-standing relationship with Kashyap, having worked together on films like Black Friday and Gulaal. Panchayat’s ‘Vidhayak ji’ Pankaj Jha was approached for the role of Sultan Qureshi in Gangs of Wasseypur but was later informed that someone else had been cast.
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