India, June 2 -- Pankaj Tripathi has always been an actor who lets his work speak louder than his presence. Now, in a heartfelt conversation, the acclaimed actor opened up about why he has been noticeably absent from red carpets and public appearances over the past year. The answer lies not in controversy or career troubles but in a deep, personal journey of introspection and revival of his love for acting.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Pankaj Tripathi candidly shared that his year-long break from acting came in the wake of his father's passing, a moment that profoundly affected him. "I took time off to work on myself and heal, physically and mentally," he revealed. "That's why I've lost weight. I work out for three hours a day, si...