Benares, Oct 7: Actress Shweta Tripathi has started filming for the movie adaptation of the hit web series ‘Mirzapur’, stepping back into the shoes of her much loved character, Gajgamini ‘Golu’ Gupta. The shoot is underway in Benares (Varanasi), a city the actress describes as deeply personal and inspiring.
Speaking to IANS, Tripathi said, “Coming back as Golu feels like meeting an old friend, someone who has seen me through every phase of life. Benares adds its own magic to every story. It’s raw, real, and full of life.”
Reflecting on her journey, she added, “This city has witnessed my journey as an actor. From ‘Masaan’ to ‘Mirzapur’, and now this film. Everything connects back here. Golu has evolved, and so have I, but what remains constant is her inner fire. I can’t wait for the audience to feel that energy on the big screen.”
The makers have confirmed that the ‘Mirzapur’ movie will be a full length feature, marking the first Indian web series to transition into a theatrical film. Fans can expect the same gritty narrative, layered characters, and intense storytelling, now elevated with a cinematic scale.
The ‘Mirzapur’ universe revolves around Akhandanand ‘Kaleen’ Tripathi, a crime lord who controls the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh through fear and power. The original series starred Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and others. Season 2 introduced new characters and explored darker, more political storylines.
Filming for the series and now the movie has taken place across multiple cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Mirzapur, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Raebareli, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi.
Shweta Tripathi, who last appeared in the comedy film ‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’, continues to demonstrate her versatility as an actress, returning to her iconic role while embracing a cinematic scale for her character.