Will Abhishek Banerjee Reprise His Role as Compounder in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’?

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Key Takeaways
- Abhishek Banerjee returns as Compounder in the cinematic adaptation of ‘Mirzapur’.
- Shooting for the film has commenced in Mumbai.
- Rasika Dugal is set to portray Beena Tripathi and is well-prepared for her role.
- The film will feature both returning cast members and new additions.
- The story continues to explore the dynamics of crime and power in Uttar Pradesh.
Mumbai, Sep 10 (NationPress) Bollywood actor Abhishek Banerjee is set to return as Compounder in the cinematic version of the beloved web series ‘Mirzapur’.
A reliable insider has confirmed this news, amplifying the buzz surrounding the project.
“It’s official! Abhishek Banerjee will reprise his role as Compounder. He featured in the announcement teaser of the film alongside other key cast members from Mirzapur. Fans are eagerly anticipating his dynamic on-screen chemistry with Munna Bhaiya once more,” the insider disclosed.
In a recent interaction with a fan, Abhishek expressed his excitement about being part of this remarkable franchise, which has now made the leap from digital to theatrical.
Actress Rasika Dugal has commenced filming for the movie’s initial schedule in Mumbai.
A source close to Rasika, who portrays Beena Tripathi in the “Mirzapur” saga, noted: “Rasika has thoroughly prepared for her role and has seamlessly transitioned back into Beena’s world. The anticipation to see the cast unite is palpable, but what’s particularly thrilling is the unique depth her character is set to bring.”
The insider added: “From what we’ve seen so far, it seems that Beena Tripathi will introduce dimensions never before witnessed in the Mirzapur realm.”
The ensemble cast includes Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi, returning as Guddu Pandit and Kaleen Bhaiya. Rumors suggest that actors Jitendra Kumar and Ravi Kishan have also joined the film, though their roles remain undisclosed.
Focusing on the crime-thriller series “Mirzapur”, the narrative centers around Akhandanand “Kaleen” Tripathi, a crime lord and businessman who reigns over the Mirzapur district in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, India.
The first season’s principal cast features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
The second season retains most of the original cast, with the exception of Massey and Pilgaonkar, and introduces new faces like Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Lilliput, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Anangsha Biswas, and Neha Sargam.
The series was primarily filmed in Uttar Pradesh, with locations including Mirzapur, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Raebareli, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi.