Gurmmeet Singh, director of *Mirzapur: The Movie*, says the casting change in which Jitendra Kumar replaces Vikrant Massey as Bablu Pandit ends up working out for the film. He describes the decision as a “blessing in disguise,” saying the new casting leads to a reimagined version of the character.
Singh says the character is developed with greater assertiveness, shifting Bablu from being primarily a victim to becoming a more pivotal figure in the story. He adds that the production learns from earlier obstacles to shape subsequent creative choices. Both outlets attribute Singh’s comments to how Jitendra Kumar’s presence informs their approach to Bablu’s portrayal and the film’s narrative direction, though they differ only in phrasing rather than the core points.
The film has also been reported as drawing commercial attention, with one source mentioning box office performance figures.
