Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Anjumm Shharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, and Harshita Shekhar Gaur
Developer of the Season: Apurva Dhar Badgaiyan
Puneet Krishna, creator of the series
Gurmeet Singh and Anand Iyer are the directors.
Watching on: Amazon Prime Video
Spoken in Hindi
Ten 45–50 minute episodes total running time!
What Is It Concerning
Have you ever considered how you would survive in a violent city? How would you fare in a place like this? Do you want to rely on the system, which is just a puppet in the hands of the strong, or will you resort to using violence as a kind of defense? The argument about using violence to defend oneself and then getting so enmeshed in it that there is no turning back opened the first season of Mirzapur.
“Jis taste pe hum chal pade hain wahan se koi U-turn nahi hai,” as Guddu Pandit says in one of the seasons. When his brother Bablu Pandit asks, “Koi option hota to hum ye rasta chunte kabhi?” Do you feel helpless then?
The plot of Mirzapur Season 3 continues where the previous season left off, with the question of who will rule Mirzapur as its heir. Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal) shot Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) and Munna Bhaiya (Divyenndu) in retaliation for the deaths of his brother Bablu and wife Sweety. The third season’s theme revolves around the question of whether Guddu is the true emperor of Mirzapur.
Examining the Screenplay
This time around, Mirzapur 3 stays away from the fighting and bloodshed and instead focuses more on strategy and preparation to control, be strong, and maintain a constant threat to everyone. The whole “Gunda Gang,” which controls the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, is eyeing Mirzapur because there isn’t a monarch in place following the strange disappearance of Kaleen Bhaiya and the death of Munna Bhaiya. They refer to themselves as their areas’ Baahubali. There are currently too many males, therefore it makes no sense to separate them all. However, Apurva Dhar Badgaiyan and Avinash Singh Tomar’s writing team face the difficulty of continuing the plot without making a mess.
The writers make sure to continue developing the main characters by having them appear out of nowhere with mind-blowing twists whenever they direct your attention to a different character or storyline. This cycle begins with the first episode and lasts to the conclusion. The plot keeps getting better every minute as you experience a fresh turn of events, and eventually, even the backstories emerge and become heroes—likely to die, but to die as a hero instead of just a supporting character in some other gangster thriller where goons and firearms are involved!
Star-Studded Performance
Every single character in the series is competent in their role. Whether it’s Sheeba Chadha, the poor mother who has no choice but to take care of her gangster son Guddu Bhaiya, who loves a gunshot as much as a Diwali cracker, or suffering father Rajesh Tailang, who at last receives his fair share in season 3!
In Mirzapur Season 3, Pankaj Tripathi plays Kaleen Bhaiya, who falls behind while everyone else steps up to take the initiative. Whether it’s Anjumm Shharma’s Sharad Shukla portraying the chameleon who waits for his opportunity to show his true colors or Vijay Verma’s dual role as Chhote and Bade Tyagi.
But Priyanshu Painyuli’s Robin, who is the peace in this chaotic and disturbed world, appears and takes up residence in your heart right away. In the lowest points of this web series, when it begins to lose its allure due to repeated incidents and loops, he shines the brightest.
Direction
This time, Gurmeet Singh has too much food on his plate, and eventually, he will run out of ways to complete it. Although Mirzapur 3 deftly branched out amid the numerous subplots and new characters, eventually everything became entwined, leaving the drama gasping for air.
At first, Mirzapur 3 was about Guddu Pandit’s excitement to become King of Mirzapur, but when that time came, it was all over the place, perhaps because there was too much on the plate that was presented before Guddu Pandit was crowned. Even if Guddu’s story has its share of hiccups, the remainder of it attempts to hold the audience’s attention.
What Functions
The climax shows up like a hero to enchant the viewers right when the plot starts to go into autopilot. “Saavdhaan rehna chahiye hamein ki kispe bharosa kar rahe hain, kabhi kabhi farishte ke roop mein shaitaan bhi mil jaate hain!” is the lesson that concludes Mirzapur season 3 and leaves viewers feeling saved.
Season 3’s supporting cast members are fantastic and have some of the greatest lines. One local Kavi, for example, who receives one of the best but shortest arcs, is someone to be wary of.
The discussions in Mirzapur are also excellent; they always give you a much-needed boost when you’re feeling a little lethargic.
What Is Ineffective
There are occasions where Mirzapur falters, whether it’s because it can be overly didactic at times or because the goal of working for a “Bhay-Mukt” Pradesh becomes unattainable. To be honest, I attribute this to my moral compass, but the parts that aren’t violent seem less heroic and more masterfully staged than the violent ones. Do I find violence enjoyable? No. Do I, however, relish bloodshed in Mirzapur? Indeed!
Last Words
Season 3 of Mirzapur closes on a wonderful note. While the post-credit scene makes you eagerly anticipate the upcoming season, the ending does poetic justice with a magnificent shot of Mirzapur’s throne with its final monarch.
