Actor Pankaj Tripathi, preparing for his role in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, discussed his initial struggles with playing former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the biopic ‘Main Atal Hoon’. Tripathi, on the show ‘Shekhar Tonite’ with host Shekhar Suman, shared his approach to the character. He mentioned the challenge of mimicking Vajpayee due to his lack of expertise in mimicry. Tripathi expressed his initial doubts about his portrayal, especially in the scene featured in the trailer.
Tripathi reflected on the importance of capturing Vajpayee’s essence beyond physical resemblance. He emphasized that a biopic should focus on the individual’s journey, wisdom, thoughts, and personality rather than just appearance. Tripathi highlighted the pressure in Indian cinema to accurately depict popular figures in biopics, acknowledging the audience’s expectations and the need to delve into the inner thoughts and beliefs of the character.
