Pankaj Tripathi on Ohh My Dog: ‘Amit asked me to shoot for four days, I stayed for seven’
21 July,2026 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Komal RJ Panchal
Pankaj Tripathi revealed he did not charge a fee for Ohh My Dog, choosing to support longtime friend Amit Rai`s directorial. The actor said independent films with meaningful stories need the backing of actors as much as they need financial support
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Some films are worth far more than the paycheque they bring. For Pankaj Tripathi, Ohh My Dog is one such project. The actor did not charge a fee for the July 31 release, choosing instead to support the film because of his long friendship with director Amit Rai.
Tripathi told mid-day, “Ajay Rai, the producer, and Amit Rai are old friends of mine. Commercial films are made with the support of money, but for independent and small films where the story is important, who will support them if not actors like us?”
The poster of âOhh My Dog’
Ohh My Dog tells the story of a young girl who forms a special connection with a stray dog. When Amit first narrated the movie to Tripathi, the actor was overjoyed for two reasons – it was not only a heart-warming tale of unconditional love, but would also be shot in his home state. “The story is set in Bihar. Amit asked me to shoot for four days, and I told him I would come for six. I also called my friends in Bihar and we supported the film in every way. Eventually, I stayed for seven days.”
Tripathi plays a teacher in the movie, which is led by child actor Maahi Rai and stars Pawan Malhotra and Rajesh Sharma. The actors form the supporting cast. That’s how it should be, asserted Tripathi. “The main story is about a dog and a child. We are all in supporting roles, but in reality, we are supporting the film itself.”
(L-R) Pankaj Tripathi with director Amit Rai. Pics/By Special Arrangement
And it’s something he would gladly do again for Rai, with whom he collaborated on OMG 2 (2023). “That’s when we became friends. It remains one of the special movies in my filmography.”
What’s next?
Pankaj Tripathi has âMirzapur: The Movie’ on the anvil. The actor will also headline a Priyadarshan film next year
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