Mirzapur: The Film wraps its Banaras schedule
The much-awaited Mirzapur: The Film just crossed a major milestone — the cast and crew have wrapped a two-week shoot across the lanes and ghats of Banaras. The powerhouse trio of Pankaj Tripathi (Kaleen Bhaiya), Ali Fazal (Guddu Pandit) and Shweta Tripathi (Golu Gupta) led the intense schedule that sent fans into a frenzy and filled social media with behind-the-scenes moments.
The Banaras shoot: energy and emotion
Shooting in Banaras gave the film a raw, authentic backdrop — from crowded streets to the spiritual calm of the ghats. The team wrapped this important leg ahead of Diwali and will resume filming in Mumbai soon. Local fans turned up in large numbers, cheering the actors and often interrupting takes with spontaneous applause and selfies.
Stars on returning to Banaras
- Pankaj Tripathi: “Every time I come to Banaras, I feel a deep sense of belonging. This city has a rhythm of its own—it’s spiritual, raw, and alive… Kaleen Bhaiya was born here in spirit.”
- Ali Fazal: “Banaras carries its own kind of madness—and that madness is a big part of Guddu’s journey too… This leg was charged with energy, emotion, and a lot of love from fans.”
- Shweta Tripathi Sharma: “Banaras has given me so much as an actor… Golu’s journey has been one of transformation and inner strength. This schedule was intense, emotional, and full of gratitude.”
Fans, buzz and what’s next
With behind-the-scenes clips and fan sightings doing the rounds online, anticipation for the film has only grown. Mirzapur: The Film promises to amplify the franchise’s signature mix of power, revenge and human drama — now scaled up for the big screen. The team heads to Mumbai after Diwali to continue shooting, keeping fans eager for more updates and glimpses of their favourite characters back in action.
