Actor Pankaj Tripathi recently shared why he took a break from acting for almost one year. After the death of his father, Pankaj decided to focus on his mental and physical health. He did not announce this break publicly and spent his time quietly, working on himself.
Why Pankaj Tripathi Took One Year Break
During this time, Pankaj focused on self-reflection and healing. He said that he needed to pause and think about his life and career. This break helped him understand what he really wanted from his work and life. He also worked hard on his fitness. Pankaj lost weight by working out for two and a half to three hours every day, six days a week. Besides exercising, he travelled to Goa and other countries to refresh his mind.
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Although he did not work in any films during this period, he did some advertisements. But mostly, he gave time to himself and stayed away from new film projects. He said he had plenty of time but chose to spend it on his own well-being instead of meeting people or doing new work.
Pankaj also talked about how he felt during his acting career before the break. He admitted that sometimes he got bored with the roles he was doing. He felt like he was just waiting for shoots to finish and wanted to get back home quickly. This feeling made him realize that something was not right. He loves acting and had made many sacrifices to reach where he is today. So, he decided to take a break to find joy in his work again.
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Now, Pankaj has become more selective about the roles he chooses. He said he no longer works just for money. Instead, he wants to do projects that excite him and give him something to look forward to. His last acting work was in the web series ‘Criminal Justice’ on JioHotstar.