In ‘Mirzapur’ season 3, the women of Mirzapur are shown to be more daring, with Golu (played by Shweta Tripathi Sharma) stealing the spotlight. Since she started acting, this New Delhi-born actress has challenged Bollywood stereotypes with roles in projects like ‘Masaan’, ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’ and of course, ‘Mirzapur’. On her birthday, ‘Millennium Post’ takes a look at some of her most loved characters.
Golu/Gajgamini Gupta in ‘Mirzapur’: Shweta’s portrayal of Golu Gupta in the hit web series ‘Mirzapur’ is truly memorable. Golu, an intelligent and principled college student, undergoes a significant transformation throughout the series. Initially a bookish and idealistic young woman, she evolves into a fierce and determined individual driven by personal loss and a quest for justice. Shweta’s nuanced performance captures Golu’s complexity, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress.
Shalu in ‘Masaan’: In ‘Masaan’, Shweta delivers a poignant performance as Shalu Gupta, a young woman from a traditional family who falls in love with Deepak, a boy from a lower caste. Shweta brings a graceful vulnerability to Shalu, making her journey deeply moving and relatable and earning widespread acclaim for her role.
Shikha in ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’: In the thriller web series ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein’, Shweta shines as Shikha, a strong and independent woman caught in a web of obsession and deceit. Shweta’s portrayal blends vulnerability and strength, adding depth to the narrative and highlighting the complexities of love, power and survival.
Sandhya in ‘Haraamkhor’: In ‘Haraamkhor’, she delivers a powerful performance as Sandhya, a young schoolgirl entangled in a controversial relationship with her teacher. Shweta’s sensitive and courageous portrayal brings to light the nuances of a forbidden and morally ambiguous relationship, showcasing her talent for portraying intricate and challenging characters.
Parul Chaturvedi in ‘Kaalkoot’: In ‘Kaalkoot’, Shweta takes on the challenging role of Parul Chaturvedi, an acid attack survivor. Shweta’s deeply moving performance captures the pain, courage and determination of a woman fighting to rebuild her life and seek justice.