Mirzapur Season 2 Announcement: Amazon Prime Renews Show Saying 'Bajega Pura Band'
Mirzapur season two announced by Amazon Prime with the promise of more drama.
Amazon Prime original series Mirzapur is all set for its second season on the streaming platform. The Indian crime thriller received amazing responses from the audiences and is no surprise that it has now been renewed for another season. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Shweta Tripathi and Rasika Duggal in lead roles, the series is all set to get grittier in season two.
Announcing the show's renewal, the streaming platform released a special video that captured a montage of the last season's biggest moments. The announcement states, "Bajega Pura Band". The season finale of the first season had many surprises and fans have been waiting to see what happens next. Pankaj Tripathi who portrayed the role of 'Kaleen Bhaiyya' in the series received immense love even as he pulled off the negative character. Move Over Sacred Games, Mirzapur Memes and Jokes Are Ruling The Internet These Days - Read Tweets.
Take a look at the season 2 announcement video:
Produced by Excel Entertainment, the Prime original series'first season consisted of nine episodes and the gangster drama set in Uttar Pradesh made an impact on not just Indian but also global audiences.
In a statement, Farhan Akhtar said, “It is exciting to see that global audiences are responding well to the kind of content we are creating. It started with Inside Edge being nominated for an International Emmy and now Mirzapur being watched & loved across India and globally. We are glad that both shows have been renewed for the next season giving us another chance to showcase Indian stories on a global stage.”
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