Pankaj Tripathi recently turned a producer with Jar Series Perfect Family. In an unfiltered exclusive chat with CNN-News18 Showsha's Titas Chowdhury, he speaks about slowing down as an actor and his plans of turning a director. He talks about protecting his mental health, how being a farmer has given him the resilience to brave tough times, taking a hiatus from work and the death of his mother changing his perspective on situations. Pankaj shares his stance on copyright issues in streaming platforms, NDAs in films and the need to respect actors' privacy. He further spills the beans on his daughter's acting debut, how the nepotism debate may not elude her and shooting for Mirzapur: The Film set to release in 2026. Watch the full interview right here.