- By Tanya Garg
- Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mohit Malik, who portrays Birju Lohar in Mirzapur: The Movie, has caused a stir on the internet. The character's intensity and complex romance with Beena (Rasika Dugal) became one of the most discussed aspects of the recently released crime thriller.
Mirzapur: The Movie, which debuted on September 4, brings the well-known Mirzapur universe to the big screen. Divyenndu plays Munna, Ali Fazal plays Guddu, and Pankaj Tripathi returns as Kaleen Bhaiya. However, the film's new character, Birju, managed to catch our attention.
Who Is Birju Lohar?
Birju Lohar is a royal associate of Babban Yadav aka Babua, played by Ravi Kishan. He is a dangerous man who eliminates his opponents with a chhitanki, a small but deadly weapon.
Beena and Birju were formerly romantically involved, but everything changed after Beena married Kaleen Tripathi. After years of being apart, he harboured resentment, longing, and a hunger for revenge.
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Birju Lohar?
SPOILER ALERT!
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At the end, Beena confronted Birju and shot him dead when he tried to attack Kaleen Tripathi.
Viewers have praised Mohit and Rasika's chemistry in several edits and reactions to the end scene on social media. While some supported the tragic love story, others demanded justice for Birju Lohar.
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All About Mohit Malik
Mohit Malik has worked in the Hindi television industry for about twenty years.
He first gained widespread recognition as Samrat Singh Rathore in Doli Armaano Ki (2013). He then portrayed Sikandar Singh Gill in Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala (2018), a role that brought him a sizable television fan base. Mohit Malik also had a brief role as Lord Shiva in Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki: Ganesh Kartikey (2025).
The actor also participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, ending up as second runner-up.
Ajay Devgn's Azaad marked Mohit Malik's Bollywood debut in 2025. The performance was praised even if the film did not do well at the box office.
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Away from the screen, Mohit Malik married actress Aditi Shirwaikar. in 2010. The couple welcomed their son, Ekbir, in 2021. They have continued to work in the entertainment world while keeping their family life mostly out of the public eye.
FAQ
1. How does Birju Lohar’s story end in Mirzapur?
In a tragic climax set to the song Saanson Ki Mala, Birju is shot by his lover, Beena Tripathi.
2. When was Mirzapur: The Movie released in theaters?
Mirzapur: The Movie was released in theaters on September 4, 2026, bringing the popular crime franchise to the big screen.