Pankaj Tripathi recently received praise from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who spoke fondly of the actor and said that he is an admirer of his films and shows. Reacting to it, Pankaj said that he is humbled hearing the CM praise his work.

In a recent interview, Fadnavis revealed that he binge-watched all seasons of Pankaj’s legal drama series Criminal Justice, starting from the recently released fourth season to the first season. The CM also mentioned that he personally told this to Pankaj during a recent event, leaving the actor deeply touched and humbled by the gesture.

Reacting to the Chief Minister’s kind words, Pankaj said, “It is truly an honour and a very humbling moment for me. When a leader of such stature, like Honourable Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ji, takes out time from his extremely busy schedule to watch my work, it feels surreal and deeply encouraging. Criminal Justice has been a very special project for me, and knowing that he watched all its seasons and that too in reverse order brought a big smile to my face.”

He added, “As an actor, you always hope that your work connects with people from different walks of life, and when someone as respected and committed to public service as Fadnavis ji appreciates your performance, it truly feels rewarding. I was both surprised and grateful when he mentioned it to me personally during an event. His words reminded me that art has the power to reach beyond boundaries and touch lives, regardless of who you are or what you do. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to him for his time, appreciation, and warmth.”

Pankaj was recently seen in Anurag Basu’s romantic-musical, Metro…In Dino, which was released in theatres on July 4.