4 years is a protracted hole between two seasons. And it feels longer once you’re awaiting the second version of a well-crafted collection like Made in Heaven. However Jim Sarbh, who reprises his position of Adil Khanna within the upcoming season, says the delay was inevitable. “The pandemic delayed the shoot, after which [there were] delays as a result of the filming was riddled with [many issues]. We shot in Delhi and a number of other tough locations. It’s a miracle that [despite] so many elements, we shot the collection. The makers had been strictly adhering to the protocols,” shares the actor.
The opening season of the Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti-created collection performed out towards the backdrop of grand weddings as two planners—essayed by Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur—organised one shaadi after one other. Sarbh performed the character of Adil Khanna whose marriage with Dhulipala’s Tara is headed in direction of divorce. Reprising his character after 4 years wasn’t troublesome, says the actor. “It’s nearly like an previous report that you just used to take heed to. As quickly as you set it again on the gramophone and set that needle, you’re again within the groove. The character is written [so well]. I attempted to remain true to these moments as finest I may.” This time round, the Worldwide Emmy-nominated present has an addition—Neeraj Ghaywan. How was it working with the acclaimed director? “It was fascinating to see how he noticed the characters and listen to his perspective on it. With Zoya, Nitya [Mehra], Alankrita [Shrivastava] and Reema, there’s a number of consolation due to having labored collectively up to now. You understand how they consider the character and the way they’d break down the scene,” he explains.