The movie Mirzapur is considering casting Bollywood celebrity Hrithik Roshan as Kaleen Bhaiyya. Yes, you read correctly—a movie is supposedly in production. Despite the lack of information at this time, rumour has it that Hrithik is in talks to play Kaleen Bhaiyya in the movie. If everything goes according to plan, he will presumably take Pankaj Tripathi’s place as the movie’s famous figure.
Director’s response to the rumours
Gurmeet Singh, the director of the series, discussed the circulating rumours with Dainik Bhaskar. He made hints that the production company behind the popular series is working on something intriguing, even if he didn’t confirm or refute the rumours. “There hasn’t been any official announcement yet. The producers and studio are involved in this decision, and they will provide the official statement. Only then can everything become clearer. So, at this moment, I can’t give you a definite yes or no,” the director said.
“As for Hrithik, the same response applies — until the higher authorities say something, I can’t reveal anything,” he added. For those who don’t know, Excel Media and Entertainment produces the Amazon Prime Video original Mirzapur.
Users on social media are not pleased with the rumour that Hrithik could play Kaleen in the movie. Many fans have disapproved of the concept. “Some reports suggest Hrithik may do a Kaleen Bhaiyya adaptation. If true,I don’t get why he’d consider roles already owned by other actors. It’s a great character, but we want to see him shine in original roles where he can make his mark!” a social media user wrote. “This is how they snatch popular roles from other actors once the character is made popular by the original actor,” added another.
Pankaj Tripathi has not yet responded to the rumors in the moment.
After three prosperous seasons, Mirzapur is currently getting ready for a fourth. Pankaj has been a part of it, From the beginning of the series.