Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Shweta Tripathi’s Journey From Masaan to Mirzapur Success
Shweta Tripathi is an actor known for playing Golu Gupta in Mirzapur.
She did not originally plan to work in movies or television.
After studying Fashion Communication, she tried several creative jobs and also worked in theatre.
Her first screen role was in the television show Kya Mast Hai Life.
The movie Masaan helped many people notice her acting.
She later appeared in films, web series and projects in different languages.
In Mirzapur, her character changes from a student into a brave fighter.
She has returned as Golu in Mirzapur: The Film.
She will also speak at NDTV Yuva 2026 with Sonal Chauhan.
Shweta Tripathi will appear at NDTV Yuva 2026 on the panel “Mirzapur Ki Woomanya” alongside Sonal Chauhan.
After earning a Fashion Communication degree from NIFT, Tripathi worked in production, direction, photo editing and theatre.
She made her screen debut in Kya Mast Hai Life and gained wider recognition with the 2015 film Masaan.
Her notable projects include Haraamkhor, Raat Akeli Hai, Made in Heaven and Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein.
Tripathi has reprised her role as Golu Gupta in Mirzapur: The Film, which the article says is enjoying significant box-office success.
- Who
- Actor Shweta Tripathi, along with Sonal Chauhan, is featured in the report.
- What
- Tripathi’s acting journey and current success in Mirzapur: The Film are being highlighted ahead of her NDTV Yuva 2026 appearance.
- When
- NDTV Yuva 2026 is upcoming; Tripathi’s screen debut was in 2009, and Masaan was released in 2015.
- Where
- The event is NDTV Yuva 2026; the article discusses Tripathi’s work across film, television and OTT platforms.
- Why
- Tripathi is being featured because of her career journey and the success of her return as Golu Gupta in Mirzapur: The Film.
- Event
- NDTV Yuva 2026
- Panel
- Mirzapur Ki Woomanya
- Education
- Degree in Fashion Communication from the National Institute of Fashion Technology
- Screen debut
- Kya Mast Hai Life (2009)
- Breakthrough film
- Masaan (2015)
- Popular character
- Golu Gupta in Mirzapur
- Producer debut project
- Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan, announced in March 2025