Actor Ali Fazal has sent fans into a frenzy by dropping a chilling first look from the sets of the much-awaited Mirzapur film. The video, shared on his social media, features Fazal in his iconic role as Guddu Bhaiya, but with a noticeably darker and more sinister aura, amplified by the background score of Sanjay Dutt's legendary song 'Nayak Nahi Khal Nayak Hoon Main' from the 1993 film Khal Nayak.
From Web Series to Silver Screen: The Mirzapur Journey
The original Mirzapur web series, which premiered on November 16, 2018, became a cultural phenomenon alongside Netflix's Sacred Games during the initial boom of Indian digital content. Now, the gritty crime saga is making a transition from the small screen to a cinematic experience. The film adaptation has been in production for a while, with the team having completed multiple shooting schedules.
In the newly shared video, Ali Fazal is seen fully immersed in his character, Guddu Bhaiya. Dressed in character, he walks authoritatively across the set, his towering presence and deliberate gait commanding attention. The specific lyrics, "Kitne khilono se khela hai tu. Afsos, fir bhi akela hai tu", playing in the background seem to hint at a profound and lonely darkness engulfing the character, leaving fans to speculate if Guddu's transformation into a full-fledged anti-hero is now complete.
Shooting Wraps in Rajasthan with Local Love
Fazal's post was more than just a teaser; it was also a note of gratitude. The caption expressed heartfelt thanks to the people of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur in Rajasthan for their overwhelming hospitality during the film's schedule there. "Thank you, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, for the immense love and hospitality that knows no bounds. Aapne humein apna samjha," he wrote, acknowledging the local hotels and communities for making the crew feel at home while they worked away from their own.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew Return
The Mirzapur film brings back the powerhouse ensemble from the series. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the movie features a stellar cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Divyendu Sharma, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, and Ravi Kishan. Actors like Abhishek Banerjee, Jitendra Kumar, and Sonal Chauhan are also part of the project. The video concluded with a title card confirming "Mirzapur: The Film. Shooting Now," building immense anticipation for its eventual release on the big screen.
