Pankaj Tripathi to make cameo appearance in Irrfan Khan's comeback film Angrezi Medium
Sonil Dedhia (MID-DAY; April 13, 2019)

Continuing with his eclectic choice of films, Pankaj Tripathi will now be seen in a cameo in Irrfan Khan's Angrezi Medium, the sequel to his 2017 hit Hindi Medium. The comedy marks Khan's return to Bollywood after he took a year-long break to seek treatment for neuroendocrine tumour.

Tripathi says the decision to be part of the Radhika Madan-starrer stems from an emotional place. "It is my love and respect for Irrfan and my friendship with Dinoo [Dinesh Vijan] that made me say yes," says Tripathi. He apparently essays the role of Tony, a wheeler-dealer who runs a travel agency and helps Khan's character and his on-screen daughter to reach the UK.

It won't be wrong to say that the National Award-winning actor has become a permanent fixture in Vijan's productions. Having collaborated with him in Stree (2018) and the recent Luka Chuppi, the producer admits it's impossible to conceptualise a film without Tripathi. "He is my lucky mascot; I find a way to include him in my films. He's a huge admirer of Irrfan and was more than happy to lend himself in a small way."

Having kicked off filming in Udaipur last week, Vijan adds that the first day of shoot with Khan was "emotional".