Cinema VinesDuring the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, actor Pankaj Tripathi shared a light‑hearted moment with his wife, Mridula Tripathi, that quickly went viral on social media. While speaking to an audience, the seasoned performer noticed his wife scrolling through her phone, seemingly oblivious to his words. He jokingly asked her whom she was texting and pointed out that she wasn’t listening. When he realized she was likely messaging their daughter, he playfully told her to inform her that her father’s program had begun.
Tripathi, who has been married to Mridula for 25 years, used the incident to reflect on their long‑standing partnership. He remarked that he has spent a quarter of a century watching her reactions and that she has become “glued to her screen” in a humorous way. The audience erupted in laughter, and the clip quickly spread across Instagram, where fans praised the couple’s affection and called the moment “cutest thing on the internet.”
Beyond the playful banter, Tripathi has often spoken about the role Mridula played in his early career. In interviews, he recalled the years between 2004 and 2010 when he earned nothing and relied on his wife to shoulder all household expenses while he hustled for acting gigs in Andheri. He described how, after years of struggle, he began receiving offers right in his own parking lot, a testament to the perseverance both he and his wife shared.
As Tripathi prepares for his upcoming role in the film Mirzapu, the actor’s candid glimpse into his personal life continues to resonate with fans. The incident at the Melbourne festival not only showcased the couple’s chemistry but also highlighted the support system that has underpinned Tripathi’s rise to prominence in Bollywood.
