Mohit Malik’s portrayal of Birju Lohar in Mirzapur: The Movie may have had limited screen time, but the actor has managed to leave a strong impression. In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, Malik opened up about playing the conflicted character, his intense fight sequence with Pankaj Tripathi, a deleted scene involving letters written for Beena, and the personal connection he shared with the song featured in the film.

Mohit Malik on Birju's viral tattoo

One of the most talked-about details has been Birju’s tattoo of Beena’s nails. Malik revealed that the tattoo has followed him beyond the film. “That tattoo has become so famous. People are asking me everywhere I go, that tattoo is still there. It's not there, it's for the character,” he said. Explaining its deeper significance, he added, “People have given so much love and that tattoo is such a great thought. If you go deeper and think about it, because he was fighting against his fate. It is like a manifestation for him, because he wants Beena, his first love.”