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Shweta Tripathi opens up about the role of women in male-dominated Mirzapur: The Movie

Updated on: 23 March,2026 08:09 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Mohar Basu | mohar.basu@mid-day.com

Shweta Tripathi, who reprises her role in Mirzapur: The Movie, says female characters wield power in the male-dominated franchise. "The writers give them full-fledged story arcs. They aren’t playing second-fiddle to the men,” said the actor

Shweta Tripathi opens up about the role of women in male-dominated Mirzapur: The Movie

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On March 19, Mirzapur: The Movie was announced as part of Prime Video’s slate for 2026. For Shweta Tripathi, it’s a big moment to see director Gurmmeet Singh’s crime drama series transition from a digital offering to a big-screen outing. While Mirzapur has been a testosterone-driven affair over its three seasons, focusing on Pankaj Tripathi’s Kaleen bhaiyya and other gangsters, Shweta noted that the series also has women wielding power in their own way.

A case in point being her character Golu. “The power of women is beautifully written into these characters. The writers give them full-fledged story arcs. They aren’t playing second-fiddle to the men,” said the actor.


She reflected how Golu has changed from the girl who preferred libraries over the chaos around her. “Golu was a reserved, intelligent girl. After the first season, people said that she brought a calm intelligence in the violent world. Over time, we saw her become stronger because of everything life threw at her.”



The female force in ‘Mirzapur’

. Shweta Tripathi as Golu

Rasika Dugal as Beena

. Rasika Dugal as Beena

Harshita Gaur as Dimpy 

. Harshita Gaur as Dimpy 

Shriya Pilgaonkar as Sweety

. Shriya Pilgaonkar as Sweety

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