New Delhi, Oct 14 (NationPress) Actress Shweta Tripathi is back in her cherished role of Gajgamini Gupta for the film adaptation “Mirzapur: The Movie”. She recently shared that the night shoots for this eagerly anticipated project have commenced, emphasizing the cast's significance in her life.

“I am absolutely thrilled right now because I find myself in my second home, Banaras, working on one of my most cherished projects, Mirzapur. Playing Gajgamini Gupta, a character I hold dear, brings me immense joy. It's pure happiness,” Shweta remarked to IANS.

She provided an update, stating: “We are currently engaged in night shoots. Today, we have a stunning setup. We'll enjoy tea throughout the night, served in lovely Kulhads.”

Reflecting on the ensemble cast, which includes prominent names like Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Rasika Dugal, Shweta commented: “The Mirzapur cast is incredibly special, and everyone is present today. There will be engaging conversations. Just today, the Ganga Aarti was truly beautiful. For me, Diwali has already begun.”

Regarding the crime-thriller series “Mirzapur”, the plot revolves around Akhandanand “Kaleen” Tripathi, a crime lord and businessman who reigns over the Mirzapur district in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh in India.

The inaugural season features a stellar cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.

The second season retains the core cast from the first, with some new additions like Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Lilliput, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Anangsha Biswas, and Neha Sargam.

Filming for the series took place primarily across Uttar Pradesh, with significant scenes shot in Mirzapur and other locations such as Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Raebareli, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi.