How Did Rasika Dugal Celebrate 5 Years of Her Fierce Role as Beena Tripathi in ‘Mirzapur 2’?

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Key Takeaways
- Rasika Dugal's portrayal of Beena Tripathi is celebrated for its depth.
- The series reflects the challenges of power dynamics in crime.
- Character evolution is crucial to storytelling in contemporary cinema.
- Upcoming projects continue to explore relevant social issues.
- Mirzapur remains a pivotal series in the Indian streaming landscape.
Mumbai, Oct 23 (NationPress) Actress Rasika Dugal celebrated the fifth anniversary of “Mirzapur 2,” the acclaimed Prime Video series that established her as one of the most formidable female characters in television history.
In a nostalgic social media post, she shared a video montage of her character, captioning it, “Just Beena things... #5YearsofMirzapur2 #BeenaTripathi #Mirzapur #MirzapurS2,” which showcased her intense and memorable performance as Beena Tripathi. The video highlights her iconic moments from the series, including a powerful line where she declares, “Kaleen Bhaiya ki Dulhan hai hum, koi kuch kahe toh zinda gadhwan dein.” The gripping crime thriller centers around Akhandanand “Kaleen” Tripathi, a dominant crime lord and businessman ruling the Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh’s Purvanchal region.
The inaugural season boasted a talented ensemble cast, such as Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The second season saw the return of most of the original cast members, excluding Vikrant Massey and Shriya Pilgaonkar, while introducing new talents like Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Lilliput, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Anangsha Biswas, and Neha Sargam.
In a recent discussion with IANS, Rasika Dugal shared her feelings about returning, stating, “There’s always a nervous excitement every time I step back into Mirzapur.”
“The thought is always — ‘I hope I can find my Beena again!’ There’s been so much discourse about the show and its characters that the real challenge lies in remaining authentic to my feelings while portraying Beena, rather than succumbing to external expectations or interpretations.” She emphasized that both people and characters evolve, making it essential—and enjoyable—to embrace that transformation.
Rasika Dugal will soon be seen in “Delhi Crime Season 3,” premiering on November 13, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. This new season explores a harrowing investigation into human trafficking, inspired by the real-life 2012 Baby Falak case. Shefali Shah reprises her role as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in this gripping narrative.