Nakuul Mehta returns to TV with the new season of Bade Acche Lagte Hain

How excited or nervous are you to be a part of this show?

I’m delighted to be back on television and headlining a show that has been so loved by the audiences.

n This is your first collaboration with Ekta Kapoor. What do you have to say about that?

It has been long-pending and it finally gives me a chance to get a peek into Ekta Kapoor’s creative genius. I am looking forward to learning along the way.

What is in store for Ram and Priya now?

I feel it’s a different era now. We are doing this a decade after the first season came out. A lot has changed in terms of the world we live in. However, a lot remains the same, which is human longing for love and companionship.

How challenging will it be to step into the shoes of Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar?

In my eyes, both of them are absolute rockstars of Indian television. While it may seem daunting on the outside, personally for me it’s a new character that I get to colour with my brush.

You’ve worked with Disha Parmar before, how has your bonding with her evolved over the years?

I feel having known her for over a decade now, there is an unsaid comfort, friendship and mutual respect. While it has been nearly eight years since I last worked with her, our first day of shoot seemed so organic, like we picked up from where we left. Now, both of us have grown personally and professionally in our lives, yet it feels just like the old times.

How has your experience of shooting for the show so far been?

To be honest, it has been brilliant and anxious at the same time. Brilliant because I’m very excited about playing this new character and see how it comes to life, and anxious because I understand the expectations the audience has from us. I hope I am able to do justice to the role.

Any message for your fans and viewers?

Just huge gratitude for all the love they have shared with me over the years and that they continue to share; I am who I am because of their love, admiration and support. Here’s hoping that I can make another memorable show for them.