‘I Ate Mutton Thinking It Was Mushroom!’ Harshita Gaur Shares Fun BTS Moments from Mirzapur: The Movie Sets

The much-loved series that has long enjoyed cult status among audiences is officially set to make its big-screen debut with Mirzapur: The Movie. Bringing together its iconic characters in a larger-than-life cinematic experience, the film promises to elevate the gritty, raw world of Mirzapur while staying rooted in the soul that made the series a phenomenon. 

Among those a part of Mirzapur: The Movie is Harshita Gaur, who has essayed the integral role of Dimpy Pandit, one of the most emotionally resonant and loved characters from the series. From a young, vulnerable girl to a woman shaped by loss, survival, and resilience, Dimpy’s journey has mirrored the evolving emotional depth of Mirzapur itself.

Expressing her excitement about the announcement and reflecting on the experience of shooting the film, Harshita Gaur shared, “Mirzapur has been a journey of immense growth for me, not just as an actor, but as a person. Dimpy came into my life at a very formative stage of my career, and I feel like I’ve grown up with her. Over the years, I’ve understood her silences, her strength, and her pain far more deeply. I’m incredibly grateful to this character for challenging me, shaping me, and trusting me to tell her story.”

She further added how Mirzapur: The Movie marked several firsts and unforgettable memories for the cast . “For the film, we actually shot in Mirzapur for the very first time, which made the experience incredibly authentic and special. Being there, in the real lanes and locations, added a whole new emotional layer to the process. One of my most cherished memories was from my birthday night, Ali Fazal very sweetly called for a khansama for the entire production. In the middle of all the celebration, I ended up eating mutton galouti kebabs thinking they were mushroom galoutis, which still makes all of us laugh! These little moments truly made the journey even more memorable.”

Apart from Harshita Gaur, Mirzapur: The Movie also brings back the ensemble cast that has defined the series’ legacy, including Ali Fazal, Abhishek Banerjee, Divyendu, Sheeba Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar, Rajesh Tailang, among others. With familiar faces, heightened drama, and intensified stakes, the film aims to deliver a powerful cinematic spectacle while honouring the world and characters that audiences have come to love.  Fans, who have waited eagerly for this next chapter, can now look forward to witnessing Mirzapur unfold in theatres for the very first time.