Munna Bhaiyya was one of the highlights of ‘Mirzapur’. Divyendu Sharma’s electrifying performance made the character an audience favourite. However, did you know that Sharma almost didn’t land this role?
Initially, Amit Sial was considered for the role of Munna Tripathi in the web series Mirzapur, but he ultimately landed the part of Inspector Ram Sharan Maurya. The actor revealed this detail during an interview. He said, “Munna’s character in Mirzapur was offered to me, but obviously, I wouldn’t have been convincing as Pankaj Tripathi’s son. But I am very happy with the role I played. I think that’s a classic character.” But that’s not it. He expressed how Divyenndu Sharma left him in awe. He added that the actor is a very sweet friend and portrayed the character “exceptionally well”.
Munna Bhaiya plays a pivotal role in the Mirzapur storyline, depicted as the son of Akhandanand Tripathi, also known as Kaleen Bhaiya, the ruthless crime lord of the Mirzapur region. Introduced in the very first season, Munna Tripathi quickly becomes a despised character among viewers. His expletive-laden lines rapidly gained popularity, especially among younger audiences. In Season 3, his character takes an unexpected and shocking twist, leaving viewers in disbelief.
Amazon Prime Video hinted that the iconic character may make a grand re-entry in the bonus episode of ‘Mirzapur Season 3’.
A recent post featuring a photo of Munna Bhaiya alongside a folder icon labeled «bonus