‘Mirzapur’ director says Jitendra replacing Vikrant was ‘blessing’

Director Gurmmeet Singh elaborated on the choice to cast Jitendra Kumar as Bablu Pandit, replacing Vikrant Massey, which led to a transformative reimagining of the character with added assertiveness. This new approach shifts Bablu from a victim to a pivotal figure in the story, enhancing the overall narrative. Gurmmeet highlighted the importance of learning from past obstacles to fuel creative storytelling. ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has successfully garnered Rs 333.