Overview
“Mirzapur” is a gripping Indian crime thriller web series produced by Excel Entertainment. The show, which first premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2018, quickly gained a massive following due to its raw portrayal of crime, power, and politics in the small town of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. Season 2 of “Mirzapur” was highly anticipated and was released on October 23, 2020. The series continues to follow the intense power struggle among rival gangs, families, and law enforcement in Mirzapur.
Plot Summary
Season 2 picks up from the dramatic and bloody events of the first season. Guddu Pandit (played by Ali Fazal) is on a mission to avenge the deaths of his brother Bablu Pandit (Vikrant Massey) and his wife Sweety Gupta (Shriya Pilgaonkar). With the loss of his loved ones, Guddu is more ruthless than ever, determined to bring down Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) and his son Munna Tripathi (Divyendu Sharma), who are responsible for his misery.
The season also introduces new characters who add more complexity to the plot. The intricate relationships and shifting alliances among characters like Sharad Shukla (Anjum Sharma), Beena Tripathi (Rasika Dugal), and others keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.
Key Characters
- Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi): The formidable and calculating mafia don of Mirzapur, whose influence is challenged throughout the season.
- Munna Tripathi (Divyendu Sharma): Kaleen Bhaiya’s hot-headed son, whose thirst for power and control drives much of the season’s conflict.
- Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal): The determined and vengeful protagonist, whose path of retribution is filled with violence and cunning strategies.
- Golu Gupta (Shweta Tripathi): Sweety’s sister, who transforms from a bookish student to a fierce player in the quest for revenge.
