Mumbai, March 25 Actress Shweta Tripathi, who is set to reprise the role of Golu Gupta in the upcoming adaptation of the “Mirzapur” series, has spoken about her iconic character, saying that it has given her immense love, recognition, opportunities, and cherished memories.
Looking back at her experience playing Golu Gupta in the Mirzapur franchise, Shweta said that the experience still brings her joy.
She shared: “It’s hard to explain what Golu means to me because she has been a part of my life for almost eight years. When I first started playing her, she was this quiet, intelligent girl who deeply believed in books and knowledge.”
“Over time, we saw her grow, change, and become stronger because of everything life threw at her. As an actor, getting the chance to live with a character for so many years is very rare, and I feel extremely grateful for it.”
She also recalled the response the character received when the first season was released.
“I still remember reading reviews after Season 1 and seeing how many people talked about Golu.”
“Some wrote about how she brought a certain calm intelligence into such a violent world. Others said they loved that she was observant and thoughtful rather than loud. That meant a lot to me because those are the qualities that define her.”
Shweta shared that the love for the character has only grown stronger over the years.
“Golu has given me so much – love from the audience, recognition, opportunities, and most importantly, memories that I will carry with me forever. I have grown with her in many ways. I feel like a part of me will always remain Golu. Whenever people call me Golu didi, I love it! And it reminds me how deeply characters and stories can connect us.”
“Mirzapur has changed many things for me as an actor. But more than anything, it gave me Golu, and that is something I will always cherish,” she concluded.