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Mirzapur's Mohitt Maalik: No Dupes for Action
23 Sep
Summary
- Mohitt Maalik performed nearly all his stunts himself in Mirzapur.
- He prepared for his role by discussing physique and growing a beard.
- Shooting action scenes in Jaisalmer's cold, sandy conditions was challenging.
Mohitt Maalik, who embodied Birju Lohar in Mirzapur: The Movie, has garnered significant attention for his intense action sequences. Maalik recently shared insights into his preparation and performance, noting that he performed almost all of his own stunts throughout the film.
His transformation for the character involved a discussion with director Gurmmeet Singh and a trainer to achieve a 'desi' physique. Maalik also grew his beard to alter his appearance, a look that was approved by Singh. He further underwent tanning to perfect Birju's look.
Filming action scenes in Jaisalmer presented considerable difficulties, especially during cold weather and on sandy terrain. Maalik described the process of rehearsing stunts a day in advance and the inherent toughness of performing on sand, stating that no doubles were used for his sequences.
Initially, Maalik confessed to feeling intimidated by the established cast of Mirzapur, acknowledging their stature as top industry actors. However, he overcame this by immersing himself deeply in his work and approaching the character with commitment and honesty.
