Pankaj Tripathi reveals why he immediately said yes to 'Ohh My Dog'
Mumbai, July 21
Actor Pankaj Tripathi has opened up about his upcoming film 'Ohh My Dog' and said that it is an important and meaningful story that beautifully explores the emotional connection between humans and dogs.
At the trailer launch event, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor shared that he immediately agreed to be part of the project when filmmaker Amit Rai approached him, as the film's theme of unconditional love, trust, and loyalty deeply resonated with him. Pankaj, who previously collaborated with Amit on 'Oh My God 2,' said the bond between humans and pets is a special relationship that deserves to be celebrated on screen.
He shared, "I thought it's an important and necessary film. I had worked with Amit on Oh My God 2, and when I heard about Ohh My Dog, I just told Amit that I'll do the film, whatever my role may be. The bond between humans and dogs is built on unconditional love, trust, and loyalty, and this film captures those emotions beautifully."
Speaking about the film at the event, director Amit Rai said, "With Ohh My Dog, I wanted to tell a story that resonates with every family. The bond between a child and a dog is one of the purest forms of love, built on trust, innocence, and unwavering loyalty. Through this film, we hope to make audiences laugh, cry, and leave the theatre with a little more kindness in their hearts not just towards animals, but towards each other as well."
On Tuesday, the makers unveiled the trailer of 'Ohh My Dog' at an event held in Mumbai. The trailer highlights the extraordinary connection between humans and their four-legged companions.
Produced by Amit Rai, Rajesh Bhardwaj, and Sana Warsi under the banners of Babulal Biscope and Thinking Hats Entertainment, "Ohh My Dog" stars Maahi Rai, Pankaj Tripathi, Geeta Aggarwal Sharma, Rajesh Kumar, Pawan Malhotra, Sulakhyana Baruah, Vijay Mishra, and canine stars Oscar and Bruno, along with over 250 dogs. The film revolves around the extraordinary bond between a young child and a dog, promising an emotional and wholesome cinematic experience for audiences of all ages. The movie is set to release in theatres on 31st July.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's refreshing to see Bollywood make a film about the human-animal bond without making it preachy. Pankaj Tripathi's genuine enthusiasm for this project shows. However, I hope the film doesn't just use animals for emotional manipulation but actually respects their dignity. The director's comment about leaving the theatre with kindness is promising.
My daughter has been asking for a pet dog for years, and after reading about this film, I'm seriously considering it. Pankaj Tripathi always picks meaningful roles - from 'Gangs of Wasseypur' to 'Oh My God 2', and now this. Also, 250 dogs in one film?! That's going to be a logistical challenge, but I'm excited to see how they pull it off. 🐶
As someone who adopted a rescued indie dog last year, this film feels personal. The unconditional love of a dog is unmatched - they don't care about your job, your looks, or your status. I just hope the film handles the dog's perspective authentically and doesn't over-dramatize. Pankaj Tripathi's involvement gives me hope it'll be realistic. 🐕
Pankaj Tripathi is a national treasure! From 'Sacred Games' to 'Mirzapur', he never disappoints. I'm curious about this film because it's a departure from his usual intense roles. The bond between a child and a dog is indeed one of the purest things - reminds me of the film 'Hachi' which made me cry buckets. Hope this one has similar emotional depth.
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