Many stars are continuously coming to participate in the two-day ABP Network summit ‘Ideas of India 2026’ being organized in Mumbai. These celebs are talking about many issues in this summit. In this series, now actor Pankaj Tripathi has also participated in this summit. The actor is talking here about the difference between real life and reel life.

Preparation of carpet bhaiya
Pankaj Tripathi was asked at the event how the preparation of his ‘Mirzapur’ film was going, to which he replied, ‘The makers are preparing for it, I just have to go and speak the dialogues. Just like I am speaking now, slowly. Siddharth was asking if you are looking fit, so let me tell you that I will go and run right away. So preparations for acting are going on like this.

Colorful Pankaj Tripathi
Some time ago, Pankaj had shared a photo on his Instagram, in which he was wearing red clothes. These photos and clothes were quite different from Pankaj’s calm and serious image, when he was asked about this, he said, ‘Yes, I am trying to change myself a little, I am trying to move forward with time. Now I am thinking of changing not only my clothes but also my thoughts. Enough of humility, now I am going to bring a little pride.

How was Pankaj Tripathi’s childhood?
Talking about his childhood, Pankaj said, ‘My childhood was very beautiful, there was no TV there, there were four radio sets. There were neither roads nor electricity, so children used to play with snakes, scorpions and stars. There was a river behind our house, we learned to swim in it. It was such a peaceful childhood. In childhood someone said that there are small insects in rivers and ponds, if you drink them you will learn to swim. So we drank and learned to swim.

The story of Tiwari becoming Tripathi
Earlier, Pankaj Tripathi’s name was Pankaj Tiwari, but when he went to school, he did not like this name and he got his name written as Pankaj Tripathi. After this, if he was questioned and answered, to avoid this he even changed his father’s name. Panj told about this that he had done this in his childhood. However, his father did not know about this mischief.

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has also arrived on the second day of the two-day Idea of ​​India Summit going on in Mumbai. Anil Kapoor arrived here in a black suit for the last session of the second day and is looking very handsome as always. The trailer of ‘Subedar’ was also shown at the beginning of the session. Let us tell you what Anil has said here.

What kind of problems did you face?
Talking about the shooting of the film ‘Subedar’, Anil Kapoor said, ‘We not only shot in the rugged terrain but also in places like Lucknow, Sultanpur in UP. We tried our best to keep everything original in the film. We have used minimum GFX in this. Because we wanted people to connect with this film.

AI’s film role
When Anil Kapoor was asked about the role of AI in films, he said, ‘I think it is too early, AI is a revolution and we should use it. This is our future and it is also useful. Whatever new invention or evolution happens, it is for the country, we should use it well. We should use it well in films also.

How do you see your journey?
When Anil Kapoor was talked about his journey, he said, ‘I have been very lucky, many of my films have been very good. I never look back because success and failure go on but the conversations I have with people during films are important. I have made many friends here. I want my friendship to remain with everyone, I do my best to remain similar to everyone.

best friend in bollywood
Anil Kapoor has been in the film industry for years, so when he was asked about his friends, he said, ‘I think there are many, I have been in this industry for many years. I have been in the industry for 49 years since 1977 and have worked with many people. There are many people, many people have gone. Now in Subedar also I have worked with a lot of people. I consider myself very lucky that the people, the audience and the fans have given me a lot of love.

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has also arrived on the second day of the two-day Idea of ​​India Summit going on in Mumbai. Anil Kapoor arrived here in a black suit for the last session of the second day and is looking very handsome as always. The trailer of ‘Subedar’ was also shown at the beginning of the session. Let us tell you what Anil has said here.

What kind of problems did you face?
Talking about the shooting of the film ‘Subedar’, Anil Kapoor said, ‘We not only shot in the rugged terrain but also in places like Lucknow, Sultanpur in UP. We tried our best to keep everything original in the film. We have used minimum GFX in this. Because we wanted people to connect with this film.

AI’s film role
When Anil Kapoor was asked about the role of AI in films, he said, ‘I think it is too early, AI is a revolution and we should use it. This is our future and it is also useful. Whatever new invention or evolution happens, it is for the country, we should use it well. We should use it well in films also.

How do you see your journey?
When Anil Kapoor was talked about his journey, he said, ‘I have been very lucky, many of my films have been very good. I never look back because success and fame keep on coming but the conversations I have with people during films are important. I have made many friends here. I want my friendship to remain with everyone, I do my best to remain similar to everyone.

best friend in bollywood
Anil Kapoor has been in the film industry for years, so when he was asked about his friends, he said, ‘I think there are many, I have been in this industry for many years. I have been in the industry for 49 years since 1977 and have worked with many people. There are many people, many people have gone. Now in Subedar also I have worked with a lot of people. I consider myself very lucky that the people, the audience and the fans have given me a lot of love.

Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi has arrived in Mumbai to attend ABP Network’s summit ‘Ideas of India’. During this time, the actor has talked about his career struggle and acting journey. Siddhant told how he left his CA studies to pursue a career in acting. How he got his first break.

‘Do Deewane Sehar Mein’ for mom
Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi has recently been seen in the film ‘Do Deewane Sahar Mein’. Now he has revealed that he has done this film because of his mother. Because his mother likes cute, family oriented, rom-com films. That’s why I have done this film for them only. I do the rest of the films for my father. Apart from this, the actor also told that his mother wants the actor to get married and have a little one in their house too.

Many stars are continuously coming to participate in the two-day ABP Network summit ‘Ideas of India 2026’ being organized in Mumbai. These celebs are talking about many issues in this summit. In this series, now actor Pankaj Tripathi has also participated in this summit. The actor is talking here about the difference between real life and reel life.

Preparation of carpet bhaiya
Pankaj Tripathi was asked at the event how the preparation of his ‘Mirzapur’ film was going, to which he replied, ‘The makers are preparing for it, I just have to go and speak the dialogues. Just like I am speaking now, slowly. Siddharth was asking if you are looking fit, so let me tell you that I will go and run right away. So preparations for acting are going on like this.

Colorful Pankaj Tripathi
Some time ago, Pankaj had shared a photo on his Instagram, in which he was wearing red clothes. These photos and clothes were quite different from Pankaj’s calm and serious image, when he was asked about this, he said, ‘Yes, I am trying to change myself a little, I am trying to move forward with time. Now I am thinking of changing not only my clothes but also my thoughts. Enough of humility, now I am going to bring a little pride.

Pankaj Tripathi’s childhood
Talking about his childhood, Pankaj said, ‘My childhood was very beautiful, there was no TV there, there were four radio sets. There were neither roads nor electricity, so children used to play with snakes, scorpions and stars. There was a river behind our house, we learned to swim in it. It was such a peaceful childhood. In childhood someone said that there are small insects in rivers and ponds, if you drink them you will learn to swim. So we drank and learned to swim.

At the ABP Network Ideas of India Summit 2026, an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation took place under the theme ‘The Natural: Sparkle and Spontaneity’. Adding both star power and understanding to the discussion, Sanya Malhotra shared her perspective, making the session even more interesting and memorable. He described his journey from Delhi to Mumbai as wonderful.

Sanya wants to do all types of roles
Sanya told that she wants to do all types of roles. She said that she wants to experiment with her characters. Sanya said that she feels that if she gets stuck in comfort, she will not be able to grow. He said that he never thought that anyone could typecast him. Sanya said that risks and challenges should be taken for career growth.

‘Dangal helped me prove myself’
Sanya described her first film as a milestone, which gave her an opportunity to show her talent to the world. He said, “Dangal was a film that helped me prove myself as an actor. It was an overall performance, and I felt that every moment on screen mattered.” The young actor emphasized that the audience connected closely with his character, which made his performance even more meaningful. The connection he felt with the audience further cemented his commitment to choosing roles that leave an impact.

Debut opened the doors of Bollywood
Describing her journey, Sanya told how her debut opened doors for her in Bollywood. He said, “I got most of the opportunities because my debut was Dangal. It laid the foundation for everything that came next.” His words show the importance of a strong debut and how one performance can determine the trajectory of an actor’s career in the competitive world of Indian cinema.

Which films define Sanya’s career?
During this, Sanya told which of her films define her career. He said that Jackfruit, Pagglait and Mrs. are close to his heart. Pagglait was a very risky choice for me as an actor. He said that many people had forbidden him to do Pagglait but this film gave him a lot of confidence. Sanya said that if the film is good then she needs that film. Sanya said that when she is working she does not think about validation. My aim is only to entertain the audience.

What does Sanya keep in mind while choosing films?
Sanya also told that while choosing a film, she keeps in mind the script so that it is meaningful and can entertain.

On the second day of ABP News’ event Idea of ​​India Summit, film director Christo Tomi, Titli director Kanu Bahl and director Aranya Sahay participated. Here he spoke in a session titled “How to Win Viewers – The Director’s Cut”. This discussion was moderated by actor Gul Panag.

Balance is important in storytelling
Aranya Sahay stressed the need for balance in storytelling. According to him, filmmakers should try to make something different every time, while also ensuring that the story seems familiar enough that the audience can connect with it. However, Kanu Bahl presented a different view. “Don’t think about the audience when you write,” he said, adding that he considers himself the first audience of his work.

Christo Tomi said that filmmakers often come out of film school with an idealistic mindset, but they must understand the audience’s niche and expectations. He said, “Audience is God,” and stressed the importance of staying connected with the audience.

Called the post-Covid era challenging
Film director Christo Tomi talked about the post-Covid era and said, ‘The time after Covid has been challenging. It took a long time for people to reach theatres. People did not want to go to the theatre.

Kanu Bahl writes films thinking about himself
Film director Kanu Bahl told that he writes films keeping himself in mind. He said, ‘When I write films, I first write thinking about myself. The first thing I think about is whether I am showing interest in the film I have written. I don’t think too much about outside people.

AI in movies What did Aranya Sahay say on the use of
Aranya Sahay expressed his opinion regarding the use of AI in films these days. he said,‘I don’t want AI to have too much impact on films, although the other side is that it also has its benefits. Ever since I started working on films, I have understood that because of AI, many things can be improved in terms of algorithms. I am more hopeful about this.

Singer Armaan Malik reached ABP News’ event Idea of ​​India Summit. Here he talked about his journey. He told how he reached Zee TV’s reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs’ at the age of 9.

Armaan Malik started the session with the song ‘Besabriyaan’.

Armaan Malik did not want to do reality show

Armaan Malik said, ‘I went to the show without a mind. My mother wanted me to go there. He got me entered in the show. I belong to Malik family. I wanted to make my own identity. That’s why I didn’t use my surname at that time. I wanted to be judged on my singing. I cleared the auditions. I was eliminated from the show at number eight. At that time my mother had said that you will become the greatest singer of the country. My mother’s confidence encouraged me to pursue a career in singing. In Taare Zameen Par, the first thing I did was playback singing Bam Bam Bole. After this I did more work.

Regarding playback singing, he further said, ‘My grandfather Sardar Malik was a great composer. After listening to me, he told my father not to make him a composer, make him a singer. There are many composers in our family. There is a singing thing in this. Don’t make him train too much. Get as much done as required for playback.

‘Inspired by Sonu Nigam sir’

Armaan further said, ‘I loved Kishore Da’s songs. But really, whose songs inspired me was Sonu Nigam Sir. She is a big inspiration for me. I am very selective about my songs.

Armaan Malik sang ‘Butta Bomma’ in the hotel room

Armaan also reacted to the songs in South films. He said, ‘First of all I sang a song in Telugu for Pawan Kalyan garu. Then I sang the song Butta Bomma. This song became a big hit. I myself had no idea. I sang this song in the hotel room. My studio is with me everywhere.

What will you choose between playback singing or live concert or independent music? On this Armaan further said that he wants to do everything. He said, ‘I think an artist should not limit himself. Playback singing is a type of music. I also sing in English. I get to do a lot of things creatively so I don’t get bored. There came a time where I also felt that I had to do different things.

When there was a fight with brother Amaal

Armaan Malik also talked about his brother Amaal Malik. Armaan said, ‘Out of all the hit songs I have sung, 80 percent have been of Amaal only. People love the combination of both of us. He has had a huge role and contribution. He is the elder brother so we fight a lot. There was so much fight between us over one song that I was almost about to leave the studio. But then director Saheb Luv ​​Ranjan said that when I leave from here, both of you please give me this song. Then I sang that in anger. So Amaal can do what no one else can do with me so that I can give the best.

‘Ideas of India 2026’, which is going to be held on 27 and 28 February 2026 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai, will be truly star-studded this time. Veterans from politics, cinema, sports, diplomacy, business and spirituality will discuss important issues of the country and the world on one platform. In this grand event that will last for two days, everyone from global thinkers to Bollywood superstars will present their views, making this platform a unique confluence of ideas and glamour.

Inaugural Session – From Lighting the Lamp to Global Discussion
The program will start with lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana. After this, Editor-in-Chief of ABP Network Atideb Sarkar will deliver the welcome address. Big names on international politics will share the stage on the very first day. Professor John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago will present his views on US-India relations and Yan Xuetong of Tsinghua University will present his views on China’s perspective. Special sessions will also be organized on global leadership and the changing world order.

Diplomacy and Strategy: From Neighboring Countries to the New World Order
‘In the ‘Neighbors on Fire’ session, former ambassadors of India to Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will discuss the regional situation. In the session ‘The New World Order’, the changing political and strategic circumstances of the world will be analyzed. Former RAW chief A.S. on India-Pakistan relations. The discussion between Dulat and former ISI chief Asad Durrani will be a special attraction.

Bollywood’s magic: from Shahrukh to Kangana
This stage will be decorated with stars. Shahrukh Khan (confirmation pending) can interact with the audience in the King of Bollywood session. Kangana Ranaut will discuss her four decade long career and politics in the ‘Queen of the Screen’ session. Pankaj Tripathi will share his experiences in ‘The Real in Reel’. Anil Kapoor will tell the story of his journey in the session ‘How to Own Your Stardom’. Sunil Shetty and Ahan Shetty will talk about family legacy and cinema in ‘Living Upto the Legacy’. Ishaan Khattar and director Neeraj Ghaywan will also be part of the discussion on real cinema.

Music & Entertainment: Suron Ki Mehfil
There will also be special sessions for music lovers. Shreya Ghoshal will talk about her global musical journey in ‘Going International’. Armaan Malik will share his experiences of Indipop and playback singing. Adnan Sami will discuss the relaxing world of music in ‘Songs that Heal’. Madhubanti Bagchi will narrate the story of chartbuster songs.

Sports heroes and young talents
Paris and Tokyo Paralympic gold medalists Praveen Kumar, Avani Lekhara and Sumit Antil will tell the story of struggle and success in the ‘Courage Under Fire’ session. Under-19 cricket team captain Ayush Mhatre and young cricketer Vihaan Malhotra will discuss the dreams of the new generation in ‘Teenage Triumphs’.

Economy, AI and future direction
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav (confirmation pending) is likely to speak on the state of India’s AI race. Dr. Pratyush Kumar and other experts will discuss the future of technology in ‘India’s AI Models’. Amitabh Kant will speak on self-reliant economy, while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will discuss the state’s infrastructure vision.

Conclusion – Beyond ideas, direction of dialogue
The second day will conclude with a vote of thanks by Sumant Dutta, CEO of ABP Network. ‘Ideas of India 2026’ is not just a conclave, but a confluence of ideas, experiences and stars, where big personalities of the country and the world will come together on one platform and try to decide the direction of the future. This time the event is truly going to prove to be a “star-studded stage”.