Filmmakers and audience have realised the potential of Pankaj Tripathi as an actor and he's been getting lot of amazing work recently. However, just like everything else, Pankaj's success as an actor also has a negative side. Long shooting hours and work fatigue are adversely affecting Pankaj's physical as well as mental health. He's beginning to understand that he needs to slow down a bit.

Within last couple years, Pankaj has given impressive performances in projects like 'Mirzapur', 'Gunjan Saxena', 'Criminal Justice', 'Mimi', 'Ludo' and few more. Pankaj recently said, "In recent times, I have been getting this feeling that I should slow down and do less work. But what can I do? Filmmakers don’t leave me and want me to be part of their films. I also get enchanted by the stories that they are trying to tell. But I do believe that I need to take a break to preserve my well being."

So what does Pankaj Tripathi do when he's not busy filming for another stellar performance. He says, "When I’m not working, then I just eat, sleep and do yoga. I also travel a lot. Whenever I get a small break in between shoots, I just leave for someplace with my family."