One murder, two accused and a three-way trial! Pankaj Tripathi as he dons the hat of Madhav Mishra once again as the endearing lawyer gears up for his toughest case yet in Criminal Justice – A Family Matter. Directed by Rohan Sippy , Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, season 4 of this beloved legacy show will stream on JioHotstar starting May 29. This season boasts an ensemble cast consisting of Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Asha Negi, Khushboo Atre, Barkha Singh, Aatm Prakash Mishra, alongside Mita Vashisht and Shweta Basu Prasad. in pivotal roles.
For Pankaj Tripathi , acting has never been just about performance, it’s about immersion. Over the years, he has portrayed a range of characters with quiet intensity and emotional honesty, but Madhav Mishra from Criminal Justice has been one that has truly stayed with him.
Reflecting on the same, Pankaj Tripathi said, “Madhav Mishra is a character that’s very close to my heart because, in many ways, his journey mirrors my own. Both of us come from humble beginnings in Bihar, moved to Mumbai with big dreams, started with small roles or cases, and gradually carved out our space through hard work and perseverance. That parallel makes playing Madhav feel incredibly natural to me, it’s like slipping into a part of my own story every time I step into his shoes.”
He also added, “Criminal Justice is a gripping legal drama that dives deep into courtroom dynamics and the human side of law. Legal dramas usually have little room for humor, but Madhav Mishra’s personality brings in a subtle, situational kind of comedy. It helps the audience stay engaged, lightens heavy moments, and adds both emotional depth and relatability to the narrative.”
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Pankaj Tripathi pointed out the similarities between Madhav Mishra and himself, started thinking how similar both of them are
One murder, two accused and a three-sided trial! Pankaj Tripathi who once again returns as the lovable lawyer Madhav Mishra, this time with his toughest case yet – Criminal Justice: A Family Matter . The season, directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, is streaming on JioHotstar from 29th May. The season will feature a talented ensemble cast including Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Asha Negi, Khushboo Atre, Barkha Singh, Atma Prakash Mishra along with Mita Vashisht and Shweta Basu Prasad in key roles.
For Pankaj Tripathi, acting has not been just a performance but a soulful connection. Over the years, he has portrayed many characters with depth and truth, but Madhav Mishra from Criminal Justice is one character that remains extremely close to his heart.
Reflecting on this, Pankaj Tripathi said,
“Madhav Mishra is very close to my heart because in many ways his journey matches my own. We both came from the simplicity of Bihar, came to Mumbai with big dreams, started with small roles or cases and made our place with hard work and dedication. This similarity makes playing Madhav a natural thing for me, as every time I get into his character, it becomes a part of my own story.”he adds,
“ Criminal Justice is a riveting legal drama that delves deep into the complexities of the courtroom and the human side of the law. Usually, there is little scope for humour in legal stories, but the spontaneous, situational humour that Madhav Mishra brings to the character keeps the audience engaged, lightens the heavy moments and makes the story emotionally deeper and more heart-rending.”