{
  "id": 8154495,
  "title": "‘Will I stand out among them?’: Mohitt Maalik recalls fear of being overshadowed in Mirzapur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/will-i-stand-out-among-them-mohitt-maalik-recalls-fear-of-being",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T02:40:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mohitt-maalik-recalls-fear-of-being-overshadowed-in-mirzapur-the-movie-10882663/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mohitt Maalik, the actor portraying Birju Lohar in the big-screen adaptation of the popular OTT series Mirzapur, shared his experiences from filming the movie. The actor expressed his fear of being overshadowed by the established cast, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiyya and Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit. Despite the pressure, Mohitt embraced the challenge of standing out and proving his worth in the movie. The actor's performance garnered praise, and his character Birju Lohar became a talked-about aspect of the film. Mohitt Maalik remains grateful for the love and recognition his character has received and continues to be motivated to take on more challenging roles.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Mohitt Maalik feared being overshadowed by established cast.",
    "Embraced challenge to stand out and prove worth.",
    "Praise for performance, Birju Lohar became film highlight."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mohitt Maalik's successful portrayal of Birju Lohar in the Mirzapur film proves he can stand out alongside established cast members, silencing his initial fears of being overshadowed.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}