Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Jitendra Kumar to Replace Vikrant Massey in Mirzapur Film
Imagine a popular TV show, 'Mirzapur,' is becoming a movie!
The actor who played Bablu in the show, Vikrant Massey, won't be in the movie.
So, a new actor named Jitendra Kumar, who is famous for roles in 'Panchayat' and 'Kota Factory,' is taking his place.
Other actors, like Mohit Malik, are joining the cast, and some of the original stars, like Pankaj Tripathi, will also be there.
The movie is being filmed in Mumbai and is planned to be in theaters in 2026.
The movie promises to keep the action-packed story from the show, bringing the story to the big screen.
Jitendra Kumar will replace Vikrant Massey as Bablu Pandit in the Mirzapur film.
Vikrant Massey chose not to reprise his role due to concerns about his character's fate.
Mohit Malik will make his film debut in Mirzapur: The Film.
Ravi Kishan, will bring his experience to the cast.
The film aims to retain the show's grit, with a theatrical release planned for 2026.
- Who
- Jitendra Kumar replaces Vikrant Massey as Bablu Pandit, with new cast members Mohit Malik and Ravi Kishan.
- What
- The film adaptation of Mirzapur is in production, replacing Vikrant Massey with Jitendra Kumar.
- When
- Filming has begun, with a planned theatrical release in 2026.
- Where
- Filming is taking place at Film City in Goregaon, Mumbai.
- Why
- Vikrant Massey opted out of reprising his role due to character's fate.
- Lead Actor
- Jitendra Kumar
- Original Actor
- Vikrant Massey
- Debut
- Mohit Malik
- Theatrical Release
- 2026
- Returning Actors
- Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu
- Production
- Underway at Film City, Mumbai
- New Actors
- Ravi Kishan, Mohit Malik