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Published 15:01 IST, July 24th 2020

Janhvi Kapoor's 'dedication and hunger for more' leaves co-star Pankaj Tripathi impressed

Janhvi Kapoor's dedication to the craft and hunger for more has left her 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' co-star Pankaj Tripathi impressed. Read the details.

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Actor Pankaj Tripathi recently opened up about working with actor Janhvi Kapoor in the film, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. He said that he was impressed with the actor’s dedication towards her job while portraying the role. The actor will be seen playing the role of Janhvi Kapoor’s father in the upcoming biopic film.

Pankaj Tripathi on Janhvi Kapoor

Pankaj Tripathi is all set to be seen playing a pivotal role in the upcoming film, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. In a recent interview with a leading entertainment portal, the actor spoke about working with Janhvi Kapoor and how he was impressed with the way she did her work. He said that while working with Janhvi, he had seen her dedication towards the craft. He was of the view that even though she came from a privileged background, she had a kind of sincerity towards her work. Her hunger for more and the way she explored actually left Pankaj Tripathi pleasantly impressed.

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Pankaj Tripathi said that people looked from the outside, but in reality, it all depended on the individual. According to him, the kind of person that an individual was, was far more important than their background.

Previously, actor Janhvi Kapoor had also spoken about coming from a privileged family and being lucky in some matters. In an interaction with a leading journalist, the actor said that she did not have to deal with the kind of things that most women had to deal with in their respective fields. She also addressed that she did come from a slightly more privileged background and so she had been extremely lucky in the way she was treated and also in terms of the opportunities that she had.

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About Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is an upcoming film based on the real-life story of an Indian Air Force pilot. The film has been directed by Sharan Sharma who also contributed to the writing department. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl features actors like Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi, and Manav Vij in pivotal roles.

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Image Courtesy: Janhvi Kapoor Instagram

15:01 IST, July 24th 2020