Renowned columnist Shobhaa De has delivered a scathing review of 'Mirzapur: The Movie', claiming she slept through parts of the film and questioned its narrative direction.
- Shobhaa De admitted to falling asleep for 15 minutes during the screening of Mirzapur: The Movie.
- While praising Ravi Kishan and Ali Fazal, she criticized Pankaj Tripathi's performance as repetitive.
- The film has achieved significant commercial success, grossing nearly Rs 200 crore worldwide.
Veteran columnist Shobhaa De has officially voiced her distaste for the big-screen adaptation of the hit crime thriller, Mirzapur: The Movie. In a candid video shared on Instagram, De revealed that despite the massive hype surrounding the franchise, the cinematic experience left her feeling bewildered and unimpressed.
"All I can say is Mirzapur: The Movie maybe should not have been made at all," De stated. She expressed that she entered the theater with high expectations given the brand's legacy, but left wondering what the purpose of the film was. She described the plot as a series of random set pieces strung together without a coherent direction.
Performance Breakdown: The Hits and Misses
While she was not kind to the script, De did find silver linings in the acting. She hailed Ravi Kishan's portrayal of Babban Babua Yadav as "brilliant" and praised Ali Fazal's turn as Guddu as "unbelievably good." However, the biggest surprise was her critique of Pankaj Tripathi. She argued that his performance as Kaleen Bhaiya has become "monotonous," citing a lack of evolution in his expressions and delivery.
"The transition from a nuanced web series to a loud cinematic spectacle often strips a character of their subtlety, which seems to be the case here."
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that Mirzapur's transition to the big screen highlights a growing trend of 'franchise fatigue.' While the film is a commercial juggernaut, smashing records and grossing Rs 200 crore, the disconnect between financial success and critical acclaim—especially from female perspectives—suggests the content may be alienating a significant portion of the audience by relying too heavily on tropes of hyper-masculinity and violence.
De also pointed out the gratuitous nature of the violence and described Rasika Dugal's character as a "Lady Macbeth" figure. In a humorous yet cutting remark, she noted that she spent nearly four hours and a significant amount of money on tickets and snacks, only to find herself and other women in the theater snoring through the plot.
| Actor | Shobhaa De's Verdict |
|---|---|
| Ravi Kishan | Brilliant Antagonist |
| Ali Fazal | Unbelievably Good |
| Pankaj Tripathi | Too Monotonous |
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: Why did Shobhaa De say the movie was 'meant for men'?
Answer: Due to the excessive violence and a narrative style that she felt failed to engage female viewers, leading her to conclude it lacked universal appeal.
Question 2: Who produced Mirzapur: The Movie?
Answer: The film was released by Amazon MGM in collaboration with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment.
