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Shweta Tripathi Begins Filming ‘Mirzapur’ Movie in Benares, Says It Feels Like Coming Home - The Statesman

Shweta Tripathi reprises her role as Golu Gupta in the film adaptation of Mirzapur, continuing the story with the original cast in a major cinematic project.

  • On October 7, 2025, Shweta Tripathi began shooting for Mirzapur: The Movie in Benares, with Gurmmeet Singh at the helm as director and Excel Entertainment backing the production.
  • The film’s production follows the success of the Mirzapur web series, with Shweta returning as Gajgamini Golu Gupta, a role deeply significant to her career.
  • The project also features original cast members such as Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, and Abhishek Banerjee, and marks a first-time crossover for an Indian web series to film.
  • Shweta described Golu as 'a companion, a part of my life for so many years,' and called Benares her 'second home.'
  • The cinematic adaptation is set for release in 2026 and aims to expand on the stories of popular characters from the Mirzapur franchise.
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The Statesman broke the news in on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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