“Mirzapur Season 3” has been quite a ride for viewers, more so without the inclusion of one of its most iconic characters, Munna Tripathi. But Amazon Prime Video has left them surprised with a bonus episode that reportedly came out on August 30, 2024.
It is 25 minutes long and features Munna Tripathi, played by Divyendu Sharma, in a different way altogether. From Season 3, this is a collection of 11 deleted scenes that Munna provides voiceovers for. Let’s go over the highlights of this bonus episode and why it’s something any Mirzapur fan needs to see.
The Return of Munna Tripathi
This bonus episode features Munna Tripathi, who died in the season’s finale of Season 2, in a short appearance. This episode kicks off when Munna speaks directly to the camera about his reaction to everything that happens after his death. This format allows the audience to hook up again with the character of Munna and understand his point of view on the continuous drama happening in Mirzapur.
Top Key Deleted Scenes
1. Sharad and Madhuri's Relationship
The deleted scenes show Sharad Shukla and CM Madhuri Yadav having a drink on her balcony as they speak about what Guddu did. Munna does the voiceover, disbelieving and disappointed because his friend Sharad made a move on his wife once he died. It’s a callback to the scene some episodes earlier where Munna and Madhuri themselves were in this very position.
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2. The Influence of Munna at Gajjumal College
Golu Gupta, played by Shweta Tripathi, an ex-student, comes to the same college Gajjumal College in search of a few freshers for her illegal gun factory. In this scene, one of the freshers, Ravikant played by Akash Pramanik, pulls a gun on her stating, “Courtesy of Munna Bhaiya.” It was a powerful scene where it gets pointed out how much Munna’s influence has still prevailed, how strong an impact he has created among the students in the college.
3. Guddu's Blessing to Dimpy and Robin
Another deleted scene had Guddu giving a blessing to Dimpy and Robin, which shows a sharp contrast with how Guddu shapes up later in the series, getting hooked onto cocaine. The domesticity and calmness of this moment provides a stark contrast to the chaos that ensues.
4. Shatrughan Tyagi's Dilemma
Wholesale Munna commented on killing Golu out of desperation; this is too significant because Munna showed the pain of killing a loved one-just like in Season 1 after he killed his girlfriend, Sweety Gupta played by Shriya Pilgaonkar. This scene brought emotional depth in Shatrughan and his ongoing dilemma.
5. Comical Exit of Golu
The comic relief has come at a lighter moment when Golu threatens to sever the legs of a man if he does not agree to a land deal. The reaction of the goon as he apparently starts falling for her forms good comic relief. This builds into the story, and this is where the show scores brownie points; in the portrayal of dark themes, it infuses moments of light-heartedness.
Throughout the bonus episode, Munna’s comments are typical Munna, giving a fresh and fun perspective to these deleted scenes. His comments and reactions help explain what was going on in the minds of the characters and take one through the overall themes in the series. Be it through disbelief, tears, or even humors comments, Munna is there to remind one as to why he was such a lovable character.
Fan Reactions and the Future of Mirzapur
This bonus episode is kind of in response to the fans’ discontent over the absence of Munna in Season 3. Ever since the season was released on July 5, 2024, the audience has shown their longing for the character of Munna. The bonus episode has served as a bridge that reconnects audiences with Munna and tries to answer some questions the fans have.
As the season draws to a close, Munna hints at his probable return, and thus, fans are still holding onto hope for the seasons to come. His last words, “My time is up. Don’t worry. I’ll keep returning. There’s only one condition — keep sending your love for Mirzapur,” hint that maybe Munna’s story isn’t quite over.
More Takeaways from the Bonus Episode
Although a real treat for fans, the bonus episode doesn’t really provide much context about where these scenes would have fallen into the original episodes or why they had been cut. A few scenes mention episode numbers, but most lack the broader context that would make it easy to place them in the storyline. Worth watching for those who think that Munna Bhaiyya was a key element in Mirzapur and that a part of the destructive energy of the show was lost when he went down.
But the exciting gem of the series had been Divyendu Sharma in the role of Munna Tripathi. With his heroically entitled performance as a rogue northerner in the lawless hinterlands of Mirzapur, he brought an energetic freshness in the show. The bonus episode, entertaining as it is, feels disproportionately small for such a central character.
Notable Absences
Like Season 3, Akhandanand Tripathi does not appear in the bonus episode, in which most other major characters are present. This suggests that Akhandanand’s absence was a feature of the plot rather than an afterthought. The other significant character missing from the bonus episode is Rajesh Tailang, who plays the sanskari Ramakant Pandit. Unlike Pankaj Tripathi, Rajesh Tailang does not have a big role in Season 3, so the reason behind his absence in Munna’s reminiscences could be different.
This bonus episode of Mirzapur Season 3 is a treat for the fans who missed Munna Tripathi in this season. The episode showcased a whole different side of Mirzapur, as it was a compilation of deleted scenes with Munna’s humorous commentary. For the die-hard fan to the casual viewer, this bonus episode is a must-watch, which did give some closure and anticipation for what was next in this rugged world of Mirzapur.
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