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'BIJLI KI JHAALAREIN WO SUKH NAHIN DETE JO MITTI KE DIYE DETE THHE'
Hindustan Times Noida
|October 12, 2025
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who was born and raised in a village in Bihar, fondly recalls the simple, heartfelt Diwali celebrations of his childhood, worlds away from the raucous city festivities
He may be one of the most sought-after actors in the industry today, but Pankaj Tripathi remains deeply rooted in his small-town upbringing.
As Diwali approaches, the actor reflects on the simple, heartfelt celebrations of his childhood in Belsand, Gopalganj (Bihar).
This story is from the October 12, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Noida.
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