{
  "id": 123970,
  "title": "'Musafir Cafe gave me emotional connect with audience that I always dreamt of': Mahima Makwana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/musafir-cafe-gave-me-emotional-connect-with-audience-that-i-always",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T09:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/musafir-cafe-gave-me-the-emotional-connect-with-the-audience-that-i-always-dreamt-of-mahima-makwana-on-the-shows-success-and-playing-preeti-cliffhanger-ending-season-2-hopes-her-child-actor-journey-and-learnings-from-salman-khan-emraan-hashmi-exclusive/articleshow/132853944.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mahima Makwana is enjoying the immense love and appreciation she has received for her portrayal of Preeti in the show 'Musafir Cafe'. She speaks candidly about the overwhelming response and how the character has connected with audiences on a deep emotional level. The actor reveals that building an emotional connection with the audience is what she has always dreamt of as an actor, and 'Musafir Cafe' has allowed her to achieve that. She talks about the strengths and vulnerabilities of Preeti, and how she drew from her own life experiences to bring authenticity to her role. Mahima also reflects on the importance of silence in storytelling and how Preeti's subtle expressions resonated with viewers. The show's sensitivity in handling complex emotions has been a key factor in its success, according to her. She acknowledges the impact of the character's flaws and grace, and how they make her relatable. Mahima credits many of the lessons she learned from playing Preeti to her own personal experiences, and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in acting.",
  "summary": "Mahima Makwana expresses gratitude for the overwhelming response for 'Musafir Cafe' and her dissects deep into her character Preeti. She also opens up on her journey from being a child actor, working with actors like Salman Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah and more. She also answers questions on the possibility of season 2 and more in this chat.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mahima Makwana enjoys love for Preeti portrayal in 'Musafir Cafe'.",
    "Character's emotional connection achieved her acting dream.",
    "Preeti's subtle expressions resonated with viewers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}