Rasika Dugal Birthday Special: Top 5 Powerful Performances by Mirzapur’s Beena Tripathi

In the 2020 black comedy Lootcase, Rasika Dugal plays Lata Kumar, the wife of Nandan Kumar, portrayed by Kunal Kemmu. Lootcase follows Nandan, a middle-class man whose life turns upside down after he finds a red suitcase full of cash, triggering a series of comic chases involving gangsters, a clever politician, and a relentless cop, all desperate to get their hands on the bag.

In Netflix’s acclaimed series Delhi Crime, Rasika Dugal portrays IPS officer Neeti Singh, a role she has played since Season 1. Starting as a young probationer, Neeti grows into an ACP, working closely with DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, played by Shefali Shah. Rasika brings quiet strength and emotional depth to the character, and her performance feels authentic thanks to her preparation, which included closely observing a real-life police officer.

In Amazon Prime Video’s hit series Mirzapur and its upcoming film adaptation, Rasika Dugal plays Beena Tripathi, the sharp and complex wife of crime lord Kaleen Bhaiya, portrayed by Pankaj Tripathi. Beena is a strong and intelligent woman who skillfully survives and asserts herself in the male-dominated and dangerous Tripathi household. Rasika reprised the role in Mirzapur Season 3 and is currently filming Mirzapur: The Film, which is set to release in 2026.

In the Hotstar series Out of Love, Rasika Dugal plays the lead role of Dr. Meera Kapoor, a doctor whose world falls apart after she discovers her husband’s affair. The show, an Indian adaptation of Doctor Foster, follows Meera’s emotional journey as she deals with betrayal, anger, and heartbreak. Across two seasons (2019–2021), Rasika powerfully portrays Meera’s pain, strength, and the difficult choices she makes while rebuilding her life.

In A Suitable Boy, Rasika Dugal plays Savita Kapoor, the married elder sister of Lata Mehra. She brings warmth and emotional depth to the role, adding richness to the family dynamics set in post-independence India. As part of the large ensemble cast in Mira Nair’s adaptation of Vikram Seth’s novel, Rasika’s performance stands out for its quiet strength and sensitivity.