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Pankaj Tripathi’s Daring Instagram Makeover Draws Ranveer Singh’s Tease and Questions Over AI

Coverage is using the surprise to spotlight his upcoming films.

Overview

  • Pankaj Tripathi posted stylized photos in a regal emerald velvet coat, sheer black shirt and bright dhoti-style pants, captioning them “Ek nayi shuruat… How’s the ‘vibe’?” with the track “Ghafoor” from Aryan Khan’s directorial as the audio.
  • Ranveer Singh reacted on Instagram, writing, “Arre! yeh kya, Guruji ?! Hum sudhar gaye, aur aap bigad gaye?”, a quip widely highlighted as the standout response.
  • The images quickly trended across social media, drawing heavy engagement and extensive entertainment-media pickup.
  • Viewers debated whether the photos were real or AI-generated, and outlets reported no official confirmation about their authenticity.
  • Reports also pointed to Tripathi’s slate, noting Parivarik ManuRanjan and Mirzapur: The Film as upcoming projects frequently mentioned alongside the post.