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Mirzapur Movie Begins Filming as Reports Tip Jitendra Kumar to Play Bablu Pandit

Filming is underway in Mumbai under producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani with a 2026 theatrical target.

Overview

  • Principal photography has started at Film City in Goregaon, Mumbai.
  • Multiple outlets report that Jitendra Kumar is being brought in as Bablu Pandit after Vikrant Massey declined to return.
  • Mid-Day reported that Massey turned down the offer over concerns about the character’s arc in the film.
  • Television actor Mohit Malik confirmed his casting with a social media post and a welcome note from the producers.
  • The makers are eyeing a theatrical release in 2026, with core leads Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Divyenndu expected to return and Ravi Kishan reported to join.