Mumbai, Sept. 2 -- For audiences, Golu Gupta's love for books became one of the defining aspects of her personality in Mirzapur. Whether she was tucked away in a library or finding comfort in the pages of a novel, reading wasn't just a habit for Golu, it shaped the way she saw the world. What many may not know is that long before Golu came into her life, Shweta Tripathi had already built a relationship with books that looked remarkably similar.

Looking back, Shweta says that Golu's love for reading was one part of the character that required very little preparation because it mirrored her own life so closely. The actor believes that her curiosity, independent way of thinking and desire to constantly learn are qualities she naturally shar...