From Bablu to Munna: Divyenndu’s Surprising Mirzapur Origin Story
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Before becoming the iconic Munna Bhaiya in Mirzapur, actor Divyenndu was initially slated to play an entirely different character — one that would later be portrayed by Vikrant Massey.
In a candid conversation with Humans of Bombay, Divyenndu revealed that he was originally approached for the role of Bablu Pandit, the studious elder brother of the Tripathi family. “Initially I was approached for Bablu’s character. Went ahead and read it; everything was fine. But yeh jo Munna ka character tha, yeh kaun play karega,” he recalled, explaining his thought process at the time.
The turning point came from a place of professional frustration. Divyenndu said he had been typecast as a “happy-go-lucky guy, the boy-next-door,” and feared being boxed in. “Main itna pareshaan tha ki God said, ‘Ok, giving you wait, don’t sulk about every day.’ So I got Munna,” he said.
Divyenndu reprised the role of the ruthless Tripathi heir in Mirzapur: The Movie, which hit theatres on September 4, 2026. Speaking about the film’s release, the actor described it as a deeply emotional experience. “To come back with the film, it’s like how life comes full circle. I’m both excited and nervous at the same time,” he told Telegraph India, adding that the project is ultimately “for the fans.”
The movie features some notable casting changes. Jitendra Kumar takes over as Bablu Pandit, while Ravi Kishan joins the cast in a new role. Returning cast members include Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rasika Dugal, Abhishek Banerjee, Sheeba Chadha, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta Tripathi, and Harshita Shekhar Gaur.
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