Pankaj Tripathi's Real-Life Romance: A Filmy Love Story

Mirzapur: The Movie, starring Pankaj Tripathi, premiered in theatres on September 4, 2026, achieving a significant opening. This release coincides with Tripathi's 50th birthday on Teacher's Day. The actor's personal life, especially his romance with wife Mridula Tripathi, has garnered attention. Their love story began in 1993 when Tripathi, then in class eleven, saw Mridula at his sister's wedding.

Tripathi described it as love at first sight. Despite family objections due to an existing alliance between their households, their relationship persisted. Even during Tripathi's studies at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, they maintained a long-distance relationship. He famously accompanied Mridula to meet a prospective groom, later joking that he would provide her 'bhautik sukh' (material happiness).

This encounter made Mridula realize her true feelings for Tripathi, leading her to break off her engagement. Their long-distance relationship continued via letters and phone calls. After Tripathi completed his studies and Mridula secured a job, they married on January 15, 2004. Their daughter, Aashi Tripathi, was born in 2006.