Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Rasika Dugal Says Saanson Ki Mala Became Beena’s Anthem
“Saanson Ki Mala” is an old and very popular qawwali by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
It is used in an important scene in Mirzapur: The Movie.
The scene features Beena Tripathi and Birju Lohar.
The song’s words are about deep love and devotion.
This creates an interesting contrast with what is happening on screen.
Many fans have shared the scene and made online posts about it.
Rasika Dugal, who plays Beena, said the song now feels connected to her character.
She also said the music communicates feelings that Beena cannot say herself.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s “Saanson Ki Mala” features prominently in a pivotal Mirzapur: The Movie sequence.
The song plays during a scene involving Beena Tripathi and Birju Lohar, creating a contrast between its lyrics and the on-screen drama.
Fans have shared clips, memes, edits and reactions to the sequence on social media.
Rasika Dugal said she was pleased that the song had found a completely new context through Beena.
Dugal said the song expresses emotions Beena cannot articulate, including devotion, longing and enduring connection.
- Who
- Rasika Dugal as Beena Tripathi and Mohit Malik as Birju Lohar; the song was originally performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
- What
- “Saanson Ki Mala” has become closely associated with a pivotal Beena and Birju sequence in Mirzapur: The Movie.
- Where
- In Mirzapur: The Movie and in social-media reactions to the sequence.
- Why
- The song’s themes of devotion, longing and lasting love reflect emotions central to Beena’s moment and express what she cannot say.
- Song
- “Saanson Ki Mala”
- Original performer
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Film
- Mirzapur: The Movie
- Featured characters
- Beena Tripathi and Birju Lohar
- Beena’s actor
- Rasika Dugal
- Audience response
- Fans have shared clips, memes, edits and reactions on social media
- Song’s role
- It functions as part of Beena’s emotional world rather than merely background music