Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago

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Shriya Pilgaonkar opens up about returning as Sweety Gupta in Mirzapur: The Movie.

Sweety Gupta became one of the most loved characters from the original Mirzapur series, and for Shriya, the character has remained deeply personal. She reveals what went through her mind when she learned that Sweety would return to the Mirzapur universe.

Shriya also talks about stepping back into Sweety’s state of mind, reuniting with the cast after years and revisiting a character that continues to hold a special place in her career.

She also shares what makes the Sweety and Guddu dynamic so special — offering a small moment of warmth and emotional breathing space within the aggressive and chaotic world of Mirzapur.

In this conversation:

Shriya Pilgaonkar on returning as Sweety Gupta
Her emotional connection with Sweety
Why Sweety remains special to her
Returning to the character after years
Reuniting with the Mirzapur cast
Sweety and Guddu's relationship
The emotional side of Mirzapur
Bringing Sweety from the series to the big screen