For Shweta Tripathi, moving into production was not just a career decision. It was personal.
The actor recently shared why she is choosing to back women-led and queer narratives, saying the decision comes from a place that feels honest and natural to her.
“It feels like the right path”
“For me, it’s very personal,” she said simply. According to Shweta, if artists want to see change in the industry, they have to participate in it.
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“Stories about women and queer lives have always existed,” she said, “but they haven’t always received the space or respect they deserve.”
Now that she has the ability to choose what she wants to create, she believes she must use that space carefully.
Her first queer film as producer
Shweta recently announced her first queer film as a producer, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan. The film stars Tilottama Shome and is expected to go on floors later this year.
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Before this, she also backed the queer stage play Cock, which travelled across cities and received strong audience response.
But for Shweta, these projects are not about labels. They are about people.
Quiet stories, strong impact
She says the stories she wants to support don’t need to be dramatic or loud to matter. “Sometimes these stories are tender and everyday,” she explained.
“They don’t always announce themselves, but they stay with you.” Shweta wants the characters in these films to feel real – flawed, confused, loving, complicated. In short, human.
That same thought applies to the queer narratives she is backing. The goal is not to sensationalise, but to tell stories that feel familiar and truthful.
“This feels like the path I want to be on,” she added. “Backing women-led subjects, supporting queer voices, and being honest in the choices I make. It feels right. It feels like home. It feels like part of a larger purpose for me as an artist.”
Next stop: ‘Mirzapur – The Movie’
On the acting front, Shweta will next be seen in Mirzapur – The Movie, which is scheduled to release on September 4.
The franchise began with the hit series Mirzapur, led by Pankaj Tripathi as Akhandanand “Kaleen” Tripathi, the powerful crime boss of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
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The first season featured actors including Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Rasika Dugal and others.
Season two introduced new faces such as Vijay Varma and Isha Talwar.
The upcoming film version will see returning cast members along with new additions like Jitendra Kumar, Sonal Chouhan and Ravi Kishan.
A shift that feels personal
While Mirzapur continues to be a big commercial project, Shweta’s move into production reflects a quieter shift in her journey.
For her, backing women-led and queer narratives is not about trends. It is about intention. And as she puts it, it simply feels right.
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