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Pankaj Tripathi Acts Free for Heartfelt Bihar Film
21 Jul
Summary
- Tripathi waived his fee to support director Amit Rai's film.
- The film is set in Bihar, Tripathi's home state, adding personal connection.
- He extended his stay to aid the production and called friends for support.
Actor Pankaj Tripathi revealed his decision to act in 'Ohh My Dog' without charging a fee, aiming to support director Amit Rai and the film's resonant narrative. He emphasized the crucial role actors play in championing independent films with significant stories.
Tripathi's long-standing friendship with producer Ajay Rai and director Amit Rai influenced his choice to contribute his talent freely. The emotional storyline of a young girl and a stray dog particularly moved him when narrated by Rai.
The film's backdrop in Bihar, Tripathi's home state, added another layer of personal significance. He extended his planned seven-day shoot to seven days, actively assisting the production and enlisting friends in Bihar for support.
In 'Ohh My Dog,' Tripathi plays a teacher, supporting the central narrative of child actor Maahi Rai and a stray dog. He views his role, and those of other actors like Pawan Malhotra and Rajesh Sharma, as integral to bolstering the film's core story.
