Pankaj Tripathi recently surprised his fans with a bold and quirky new look on Instagram, prompting a hilarious reaction from Ranveer Singh. The "Stree" actor posted images of himself in an eye-catching outfit, which he described as "a fresh start".
In the photos, Pankaj Tripathi is seen wearing a long green velvet blazer embellished with golden zari work, paired with striking red zardozi harem pants and a cap. He completed the look with gold loafers. The ensemble is a bold fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. It is currently unclear whether the images are AI-generated or not.
Tripathi captioned the post: “Ek nayi shuruat. This is the beginning of something interesting. How's the “vibe”?” He also included the track "Ghafoor" from Aryan Khan's debut directorial venture "Ba***ds Of Bollywood".
Ranveer Singh, known for his own eccentric fashion choices, playfully reacted to Tripathi's transformation with a humorous comment. Singh wrote, “Arre! yeh kya, Guruji ?! Hum sudhar gaye, aur aap bigad gaye?”. This translates to "Oh no! What is this, Guruji?! I have improved, and you have deteriorated?".
The exchange between the two actors has caught the attention of fans and other celebrities alike. Gulshan Devaiah teased Tripathi, writing “Oye Punky !! Punky Oye sir sir sir sir sir,”. Singer Harshdeep Kaur praised Tripathi, commenting, “Ohoooo kya baat,”. Filmmaker Guneet Monga responded with fire emojis.
Many fans expressed their surprise and admiration for Tripathi's new look, with some even questioning whether the images were real or AI-generated. One user commented, “Is this real or AI?” Another added, “Admi confuse ho ja rha hai ke bhaiya ye ai hai ya sach m pankaj bhaiya hai (Everyone is confused if this is really Pankaj Tripathi or AI),”. Another fan wrote, “Itna young kaise lag rahe ho sir humme bhi tips do (how can you look so young, please share some pointers with us),”.
On the professional front, Ranveer Singh is slated to appear in "Dhurandhar" alongside R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt. The action-packed drama, directed by Aditya Dhar, is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 5, 2025. Pankaj Tripathi was last seen in "Metro... In Dino," a musical romantic drama directed by Anurag Basu.
