Mirzapur star Pankaj Tripathi says he's now picking roles that excite him creatively, not just ones that pay well.
"Cheques don't inspire or excite me anymore," he shared, explaining how his focus has shifted from financial security to finding stories with real meaning.
Tripathi faces pressure, sticks to values
Tripathi admits there's pressure from filmmakers, but he's sticking to his artistic values.
He wants to feel genuinely enthusiastic about every project, saying, "Bina excitement ke mujhse koi film hoti nahi hai (I cannot do a film unless I feel excited about it)."
For him now, it's all about roles that matter personally and socially, not just the money.