Pankaj Tripathi reacts to Mirzapur making top 10 global shows list 9 times

Pankaj Tripathi has explained why Mirzapur continues to enjoy global appeal, crediting its authentic Indian setting and relatable characters. The Prime Video crime drama has featured in IMDb’s annual top 10 popular shows list nine times since its 2018 premiere, according to the platform’s 10 Years of Streaming in India report. Tripathi, who plays Kaleen Bhaiyya, said the series proves that “authenticity has no borders”, while Ali Fazal highlighted its cross-cultural appeal.