Shweta Tripathi joins Mirzapur: The Film shoot in Varanasi - 'So much of Golu’s journey are rooted in this city'

Shweta Tripathi joins Mirzapur: The Film shoot in Varanasi as Golu Gupta. The city is vital to her character arc, a fact Tripathi finds challenging yet rewarding for the franchise's big-screen debut.

Shweta Tripathi in a still from Mirzapur Season 3

Shooting for Mirzapur: The Film began in Varanasi today, weeks after production had begun in Mumbai, with Shweta Tripathi joining the set. Reprising the popular character, Tripathi plays Gajgamini "Golu" Gupta, a role she has portrayed on the Prime Video web series since its 2018 debut.

Varanasi's role in Golu's transformation

The actor has found the move to Varanasi, where filming is now taking place, to be an intense experience, and she has spoken about how the city plays a significant role in her character's development. In an interview with MidDay, ahead of her arrival at the Varanasi set, Tripathi stated, "So much of Golu’s journey, her transformation, her pain and strength are rooted in this city."

Gurmmeet Singh is directing the big-screen adaptation of the popular streaming series, which Tripathi is a part of with Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Rasika Dugal. By recognising Golu's growth over the course of several seasons, the actor treats her character more than just a supporting one.

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Bringing Golu to the big screen

"She has been a companion. She has lived many lives through the seasons," according to Tripathi. She described the experience of bringing Golu to the cinematic format as a major undertaking by adding, "To bring her to the big screen is both challenging and rewarding because the stakes feel higher not just for her but for the world of 'Mirzapur' itself. Doing that in Varanasi, where it all began, feels right."

Beyond the crime drama, Varanasi holds immense importance for Tripathi. The actor referred to Varanasi as her "second home" and attributed numerous career achievements to it. She also said that several of her life's turning points had something to do with this city. The actor elaborated, "From Masaan [2015] to Mirzapur first and second seasons, from Escaype Live [2022] to Kaalkoot [2023], every project here has given me something unforgettable."

Mirzapur: The Film is a significant step forward for the franchise as it transports the ensemble cast and high-stakes storyline from the web series to cinemas. An important event in the film's production phase is Tripathi's return as Golu Gupta in the city where her character's change is scheduled to resound.

FAQs:

Q: Where is the current filming location for Mirzapur: The Film?

A: The current filming location for Mirzapur: The Film is Varanasi, which is where Shweta Tripathi joined the unit.

Q: Which actors are starring in Mirzapur: The Film?

A: The cast members mentioned in the article who have joined the shoot include Shweta Tripathi (reprising Golu Gupta), Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Rasika Dugal.

Q: Who is directing Mirzapur: The Film?

A: Mirzapur: The Film is being directed by Gurmmeet Singh.

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