Gurmmeet Singh Reveals Mirzapur The Movie’s Big-Screen Look and CBFC Cuts

Gurmmeet Singh has steered Mirzapur The Movie into a defining cinematic chapter, with the film crossing the Rs 200 crore mark as it continues to run in theatres. In an exclusive interview, Singh discusses the big-screen approach, inspired by The Good The Bad And The Ugly, and how CBFC cuts were handled in collaboration with the makers.

“They were collaborative, viewed it as a piece of pop culture and acknowledged that Mirzapur has its own legacy,” Singh says of the CBFC’s stance. The director notes that the team anticipated some changes on release day but was pleased with audience reception to the revised cuts that kept the story intact.

On the film’s creative direction, Singh explains that a film-like narrative structure was essential from writing onward, and that the Rajasthan locations were chosen to give Mirzapur The Movie a distinct texture. “100%. It was a challenge as we had set a pattern in storytelling in the 3 seasons. Hence, from the writing stage, we were clear that it needed to have a film-like narrative structure.”

Singh also spoke about casting changes from the web series to the movie. “Most of the credit for it goes to Jeetu. We have been fans of his work and knew that he would make for a great Babloo. Ideally, we should have made him feel comfortable in this world. Instead, he made us comfortable. He told us, ‘You guys know what needs to be done. Aap meri chinta mat karo. Aap karte chalo. Main ghul mil jaunga’!”

He added that Vikrant Massey, who played Babloo in the web series, would not be present in the same way for the film, and that Singh had not yet spoken with Massey since the release: “No, I haven’t had the chance to speak to him.”

The film’s look drew explicit intent to feel like a cinematic experience rather than an extension of the series. Singh describes how the team brought in a Spaghetti Western influence and shot in Rajasthan to achieve a bold visual texture. “Mirzapur The Movie was like an adventure rather than the gritty storytelling that you’d see in the show.”

Speaking about CBFC cuts, Singh says the team was aware of the balance between adult themes and public viewing. “We knew that the characters and the fun associated with them were the biggest draw. Before the film’s release, we were a little apprehensive about how audiences would react to the cuts. Thankfully, they responded very well. They enjoyed the camaraderie, dialogu-baazi, adventure and action, all within a more hyper-real space.” The CBFC viewed Mirzapur as a piece of pop culture, acknowledged Mirzapur’s legacy and its mature themes, and supported the filmmaker’s vision within defined guidelines.

Looking ahead, Singh confirms Mirzapur is not a one-off. “Mirzapur is definitely coming back. Kaunse shape ya form mein hoga, we’ll let you all know soon!” He also describes Cheetah On The Moon, his production house with Vishal Bajaj, and notes several projects in the works: “One of our films is completely ready and should be released this year. We have two shows on floors, and we also have one film that we’ll be shooting soon.”

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