Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Rasika Dugal Revisits Beena Tripathi’s Trauma Ahead of Mirzapur Film
Rasika Dugal plays Beena Tripathi in the Mirzapur series.
She spoke about the character before the new Mirzapur movie arrives in theatres.
Beena is shown being raped at gunpoint by her father-in-law, Satyanand Tripathi.
Dugal said it was painful to see Beena lose her power and control.
Later, Beena takes revenge by killing Satyanand, also called Bauji.
Dugal believes the story shows how women can reclaim their agency.
She also said she does not let online criticism decide her acting choices.
The movie is directed by Gurmeet Singh and releases on September 4.
Rasika Dugal discussed Beena Tripathi’s character arc ahead of Mirzapur: The Movie.
She recalled Beena’s rape at gunpoint by Satyanand Tripathi in season one.
Dugal said Beena’s later revenge against Bauji showed her return of agency.
She said actors should filter out online trolling that undermines their creative choices.
Ali Fazal and Divyenndu hosted a feast for the cast and crew before the film’s release.
- Who
- Actor Rasika Dugal, who plays Beena Tripathi, discussed the character with NDTV; the film also features Ali Fazal and Divyenndu.
- What
- Dugal revisited Beena’s disturbing rape scene and her later revenge ahead of Mirzapur: The Movie.
- When
- Ahead of the film’s theatrical release; the movie is scheduled for September 4.
- Where
- The interview was with NDTV, while the film is releasing in theatres.
- Why
- Dugal discussed Beena’s loss and recovery of agency, as well as her approach to criticism of female desire and sexuality in art.
Creative Expression
Online Moral Criticism
Depictions of female desire and sexuality
Creative Expression
Rasika Dugal defended making independent acting choices and said she uses personal filters to protect her creative integrity.
Online Moral Criticism
A section of the Internet responds to portrayals of female desire and sexuality with trolling and moral-policing.
Beena’s power and agency
Creative Expression
Dugal views Beena’s revenge as a comeback after her agency is taken away and as a response to patriarchal control.
Online Moral Criticism
The character is first placed in a deeply powerless and traumatic situation, which Dugal described as shattering to portray.
- Actor discussed
- Rasika Dugal
- Character
- Beena Tripathi
- Disturbing event
- Beena is raped at gunpoint by her father-in-law, Satyanand Tripathi, in season one.
- Later development
- Beena kills Satyanand, known as Bauji, in season two.
- Film
- Mirzapur: The Movie
- Director
- Gurmeet Singh
- Release
- September 4 in theatres
- Cast gathering
- Ali Fazal and Divyenndu hosted a feast for the cast and crew.