Mirzapur has featured in IMDb’s annual top 10 popular shows list nine times since its 2018 premiere, cementing its staying power. Pankaj Tripathi credits the crime drama’s success to its authentic portrayal of an Indian setting and relatable characters.

Divyenndu opens up about playing Sugam Mishra in Waiting Hai, saying the railway constable’s pure intentions and courage drew him to the role. The actor wanted to preserve Sugam’s simplicity rather than make him a conventional hero