Mahua Moitra Confesses Crush on Pankaj Tripathi: 'I wrote him a note and asked for coffee'

In a blunt and off-guard confession that quickly went viral online, politician Mahua Moitra let on that she has a secret affection for actor Pankaj Tripathi. Famous for her sharp political demeanor and cutthroat oratory in Parliament, this lighthearted confession provided a glimpse into her softer side.

Talking to India Today, Mahua shared her favorite Hindi films and actors. "I saw the Munnabhai series, and I am going to watch it again for sure. I saw Vicky Donor, and I loved it. I like Pankaj Tripathi. I watched all of Mirzapur. I even sent him a note — he never responded — but I did send a note to him. He is my crush. I think he is the coolest actor. I like the nasty characters that he does.". He was excellent in Mirzapur and Gangs of Wasseypur, she said.

When asked what she had written in the note, Mahua answered, "I said I'm a big fan and would love to meet him for a coffee. But apparently, he lives in Alibagh and doesn't meet anybody for coffee. This happened during an interview when an anchor mentioned that she was going to speak to him next and I gave her the note to pass on."

Her appreciation did not end there. Mahua was so excited that she approached actor and fellow MP Ravi Kishan to assist her in getting in touch with Tripathi. Ravi set up a telephone conversation between the two, although Mahua confesses she was so starstruck, she forgot she even sent the note at all.

Pankaj Tripathi, renowned for his compelling screen presence, has won hearts with performances in acclaimed films like Newton, Stree, and Mimi, as well as for his unforgettable portrayal of Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur.

Most recently, he was seen in Anurag Basu’s Metro.In Dino, where he starred alongside Konkona Sen Sharma. He also earned praise for reprising his role as lawyer Madhav Mishra in Criminal Justice Season 3 on JioHotstar. In future, Tripathi will be back as Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur: The Film, which is expected to release in 2026. He also has Stree 3 and is pairing up again with the director of OMG 2, Amit Rai, for a socially-aware drama based in Bihar, as yet untitled.