Jitendra Kumar's casting as Bablu in Mirzapur: The Movie sparked mixed reactions after it was announced. However, after the film’s release and its subsequent success at the box office, that perception has changed.

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has sparked controversy over the use of ‘Shoorveer’, a tribute to Maharana Pratap, during an action sequence. BJP leader Rajendra Rathore has approached the CBFC, seeking the song’s removal, saying its placement hurts public sentiments