My god, I so missed not leaving the theatre feeling drained and wondering, “What did I just watch?” Mirzapur: The Film has compensated for the last few bad Hindi films I’ve watched on the big screen. The film, directed by Gurmmeet Singh, takes you back to the world of crime, violence, and politics, and it’s like we never left! Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal, Sheeba Chaddha, Rasika Duggal and Jitendra, among others, with Ravi Kishan joining the cast. The film is entertaining, and here’s a review if you are wondering.
Plot
The story is set in a timeline where all the characters are alive. It follows the story of Kaleen Bhaiya and his enemies who are seeking opportunities to take over Mirzapur and ultimately rule Purvanchal. Munna Bhaiya (Divyendu) is back, and he has an interesting arc with Ali Fazal’s Guddu Bhaiya. Ravi Kishan, as Babban Babua Yadav, is an ambitious businessman and the film’s antagonist. Jeetendra, as Bablu Pandit, leads a huge business deal between Kaleen Bhaiya and Babban Yadav, and this becomes the primary plot of Mirzapur: The Film. There are some twists and turns along the way, with the politics of UP also coming into play.
Screenplay, Story
The film gives enough time to establish the plot and characters, even though we are familiar with the world. So those of you who are not, don’t worry. The first half is mostly about the OG characters and the current political scenario that Kaleen Bhaiya is dealing with, and it also gets into the story of Ravi Kishan’s Babban Yadav. But the first half becomes memorable and enjoyable solely because of the OG characters and their dynamics. The father-son duo of Kaleen Bhaiya and Munna Bhaiya give us some hilarious moments. The effect of these scenes stays longer than expected. Guddu Bhaiya and Bablu Pandit’s share very organic chemistry as brothers.
But the stakes are high in the second half when Kaleen Bhaiya’s gang meets with deception. The atmospheric tension is felt in the room. The film’s story feels stretched in some moments but never bores us! The cute love stories seamless blends in the storytelling, because we love the Pookie side to our Alpha Males!
The female characters are not given much to play around in Mirzapur: The Film. However, the essence of Rasika Duggal’s and Sheeba Chaddha’s characters is not compromised. If there is a part 2 of this film, we wish their arcs are developed into something more powerful.
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Performances
Pankaj Tripathi carries this calm yet dangerous demeanour as Kaleen Bhaiya, and the weight of this personality is effortlessly felt through the screen. Divyendu as Munna Bhaiya is such a vibe, and we did miss him! The actor undoubtedly gives us some of the most memorable scenes in the film. Ali Fazal as Guddu Bhaiya yet again delivers brilliantly. It’s so difficult not to feel every emotion that he is going through, especially the constant need to get his father’s validation! The actor understands this nuance. Rasika Duggal is a force on the screen, and I can’t get enough of her. Sheeba Chaddha always lights up the screen and our faces with her on-screen presence.
Jitendra as Bablu Pandit is the right fit. It’s like he was always a part of this universe. Ravi Kishan is everywhere, and yet again, he doesn’t disappoint! Although I wish his character had some more edge. Every actor gets their share of screen time. Shriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta Tripathi and Harshika Gaur briefly appear in the film; they are a delight to watch.
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Dialogues, Action, BGM!
The writers have taken special care to make sure that the standard of dialogues in the film is not compromised. Also, the OG dialogues are here to test your memory! There are several well-shot action sequences, but not all of them will have you on the edge. Some moments are elevated through the BGM scores, especially one of the post-credit scenes.
Verdict
Gurmmeet Singh’s direction is commendable. The engaging world of Mirzapur, always meant to be experience in the big screen, is finally here, and there’s no chance one should miss it. The runtime is 3 hours 17 minutes, but that’s not important; the film is entertaining, that’s more important!