“Varanasi Welcomes Shweta Tripathi as She Begins Shoot for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’”

Shweta Tripathi Starts Shooting for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ in Varanasi, Calls City Her ‘Second Home’

Actress Shweta Tripathi has begun filming Mirzapur: The Movie, reprising her iconic role as Gajgamini “Golu” Gupta for the big screen. Having captivated audiences in the web series, Shweta is now bringing Golu’s journey to cinemas, marking a major milestone in the franchise.

Emotional Return to Varanasi

Shweta was reportedly emotional as she returned to Varanasi, a city central to Mirzapur’s universe. She said:

“Golu has been a part of my life for many years. Varanasi is like my second home—so many milestones of my career are tied to this city. Its people, food, and warmth always pull me back.”

Her trainer Tridev Pandey, also from Varanasi, adds a personal connection to her shoot.

About Mirzapur: The Movie

The film adapts the popular Prime Video series into a theatrical release, directed by Gurmmeet Singh and produced by Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment. The original cast returns, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Rasika Dugal, and Abhishek Banerjee, with Jitendra Kumar replacing Vikrant Massey. New additions include Ravi Kishan and Mohit Malik.

Set for a 2026 release in theatres across India before streaming on OTT, the film continues the story of Mirzapur’s gritty world, with fans eagerly awaiting Golu Gupta’s evolution on the big screen.