Bunty Aur Babli 2 has been one of the most-awaited films in recent times! Firstly because of how iconic the original film was, and secondly, we are seeing one of our all-time favourite Jodis — Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan — back on screen. Alongside the OGs, we are set to see the fresh Jodi — Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari Wagh. The Gully Boy actor will be the new Bunty while debutant Sharvari is set to take on the role of the feisty, Babli. We hear that they have finally wrapped shoot on the film by shooting for a fun, entertaining song at Yash Raj Films studios.
Given that the shoot was happening in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, the studios ensured that all safety measures and precautions were followed.
Speaking about the experience shooting for the film, Saif says:
We had a blast on the sets, thanks to the stringent safety measures taken by YRF. These are highly sensitive times and actors, producers, crew, everyone will have to be extra cautious because there is a risk element. I was amazed by the steps taken to ensure that we have the best shooting experience. It felt safer than at home. I hope everyone in the industry can be as caring and as careful as Aditya Chopra. When the entire team came to the set, we were sure that the virus isn’t going to harm us and it’s a hugely relieving feeling. Thus, the shoot became so much fun. The BB2 team was meeting after so many months and we had the best time chilling, bonding, and shooting with each other.
Stating that YRF made it a safe experience by having quarantine rules in place before shoot, Rani adds that it was a extremely comfortable experience:
We had an amazing time shooting with each other. It brought back so many memories of us shooting before the pandemic and the entire team brought it all to the dance floor!
The director, Varun Sharma says:
We took all possible steps to ensure that we had the safest shooting environment and we are happy to report that nothing untoward happened on the sets of Bunty Aur Babli 2. The entire crew, including all actors, underwent coronavirus tests before the shoot and then the crew was quarantined in hotels so that they are safe and don’t contract the virus. Transportation of the crew members from the hotel to set and then back to the hotel was also done by YRF. Drivers of these cars and vehicles were also tested and quarantined with the crew. So, we operated with the highest possible safety measures. These are precarious times and we have to follow the strictest health mandates so that the industry restarts. I’m thankful that it all went well because this will give confidence to the entire film industry to return to shoot!
Siddhant says he was super excited to reunite with his favourite team after so long:
I love my BB2 team and I was really missing the entire team. We had such a fun shooting experience before the pandemic and then we couldn’t shoot or meet each other. I’m glad that we could have a safe, fun shoot because of the steps incorporated by YRF. It was so much fun meeting Sharvari, Saif sir, Rani ma’am, and the entire team of the film. This team is really special and we had the best time shooting and wrapping BB2.
This is Sharvari’s first ever filming experience, so speaking about it, she says:
BB2 is my first film and the team of my debut film will always hold a very special place in my heart. I missed the entire team thoroughly and I was waiting to meet them again to wrap the film. As luck would have it, we had to wrap by shooting a fun song sequence and there was no better way to meet the entire team again and bring the house down with a lot of positivity, joy, and madness. We felt completely safe shooting with such a big crew because we knew that all measures were taken to keep everyone safe!
Produced by Aditya Chopra, Bunty Aur Babli 2 is an out and out entertainer which is being directed by debutant director, Varun V. Sharma, who worked as an Assistant Director in films like Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai.
I sure cannot wait to see this crackling cast on screen super soon! What about you guys?