Shweta Tripathi aka Golu Gupta begins shoot for Mirzapur: The Movie in Benaras

Shweta Tripathi starts Mirzapur movie shoot

Actress Shweta Tripathi has finally kicked off the shooting of the highly anticipated Mirzapur: The Movie. She is set to reprise her beloved character, Gajgamini “Golu” Gupta.

Shweta, who is well-known for her strong performance in the web series, is bringing Golu to the big screen for the first time, ushering in a new era for the franchise.

The actress has expressed her excitement about reprising her character in the film and said, “Golu is not just a character for me, she has been a companion, a part of my life for so many years. To see her journey unfold on the big screen is overwhelming and surreal.”

She continued, “Benaras is like my second home, it is so special because so many of my milestones are connected to this city. From Masaan to Mirzapur seasons 1 and 2, from Escape Live to Kalkoot, every project here has given me something unforgettable.”

“My trainer, Tridev Pandey, who is like a brother to me, is also from Benaras, which makes it even more personal. This beautiful city of worship keeps calling me back, and I keep returning for its people, its food, and the love it has always given me,” Shweta added.

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The sources claimed that Shweta was thrilled and emotional when she arrived on the sets in Benaras, the city that has played a crucial role in Mirzapur's universe.

Shweta revealed that Golu still has a special place in her heart after living with the character for a number of years.

Fans have been eagerly excited to see how Golu Gupta changes in this film adaptation, as Mirzapur: The Movie is expected to continue the tradition of the beloved franchise.