'Mirzapur: The Movie' director Gurmmeet Singh, says Jitendra Kumar replacing Vikrant Massey as Bablu Pandit was 'blessing in disguise'
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Director Gurmmeet Singh reveals how Jitendra Kumar's casting as Bablu Pandit in 'Mirzapur: The Movie' became a pivotal moment for the film's creative direction. The filmmaker discusses the transition from Vikrant Massey's original portrayal in the web series to Kumar's fresh interpretation, exploring how this casting change ultimately enriched the character development and contributed to the movie's overall narrative strength and audience reception.
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'Mirzapur: The Movie' director Gurmmeet Singh, says Jitendra Kumar replacing Vikrant Massey as Bablu Pandit was 'blessing in disguise'
The Movie', the casting of Jitendra Kumar as Bablu Pandit in place of Vikrant Massey. In a chat with, he explained how the decision shaped the film and the character.
