The anticipation surrounding ‘Mirzapur 3’ reached an all-time high after its trailer release, and Vijay Varma’s latest social media post has only fueled the frenzy. The actor, known for his performances, shared insights about his character in the upcoming season.
In his post, Vijay Varma delved into the complexities of his role, reflecting on his experience from the previous season. “Season 2 mein, maine twin brothers ka role play kiya tha. As an actor, 2 characters play karna challenging tha, but what helped me was the vision of seeing them separately and interacting with each other. Iss season mein sabse bada challenge tha dono ko ek character mein pack karna. I felt I had a split personality. Ye saari conflicts abhi bhi mere andar hain. I’ve never been so torn as an actor (In Season 2, I played the role of twin brothers. As an actor, playing two characters was challenging, but what helped me was the vision of seeing them separately and making them interact with each other. This season, the biggest challenge was to pack both of them into one character. I felt I had a split personality. All these conflicts are still within me. I’ve never been so torn as an actor),” he wrote.
Varma’s portrayal of twin brothers Bharat and Shatrughan was a standout in ‘Mirzapur 2’. He explained their distinct personas: “Bharat zimmedar hai, uske sir par poora vyaapar hai. Bade bhai hain, samajhdaar hona toh zaroori hai. Shatrughan ek aazad panchi hai. Jo pyaar use apnon se nahi mila, wo usse duniya mein dhoondhta hai. Par kya hai na, ki yeh hai Mirzapur, aur yahan log bas ek mauke ki firaak mein rehte hain, apna fayeda nikaalne ke lie (Bharat is responsible, with the entire business on his shoulders. As the elder brother, it’s necessary for him to be wise. Shatrughan is a free bird. The love he didn’t get from his own, he seeks in the world. But you see, this is Mirzapur, and here, people are always looking for an opportunity to take advantage for themselves).”
The actor further elaborated on the turmoil and conflicts his character faces, hinting at a significant transformation. “Bade aur Dadda bohot samjhaaye, barfi ka dhanda na karne ke liye. Par ye saala ishq aur khud ko saabit karne ki hod, humko le doobi. Soche the Dadda khush honge, kaabil samjhenge humein parâæ par Chote jo galti kiye wo maafi laayak nahi thi. Chaahte toh nahi the par haalat aise ban gaye ki humein gun uthani padi. Aur fir- Vijay ka kirdaar is baar Chote hai ya Bade, ye toh waqt hi batayega, par itna bharosa zaroor hai ki aapke dil ko bhaayega,” wrote the ‘Murder Mubarak’ actor.
Produced by Excel Media and Entertainment and directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer, the fan-favourite series features a stellar ensemble cast, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Anjumm Shharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chadha, Meghna Malik and Manu Rishi Chadha.
The ten-episode series will exclusively premiere on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries worldwide from July 5, 2024.