Mumbai: Hotstar Specials’ Taaza Khabar season 2 wrapped up shoot and are geared up for release exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.
Produced by Rohit Raj and Bhuvan Bam under the banner BB Ki Vines productions, Taaza Khabar is directed by Himank Gaur and written by the duo Hussain & Abbas Dalal, starring the social media sensation Bhuvan Bam along with Shriya Pilgaonkar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Deven Bhojani, Shilpa Shukla, Prathmesh Parab, Nitya Mathur, and others in pivotal roles.
Rohit Raj, CEO of BB Ki Vines Production and Producer of Taaza Khabar, said, "The journey of shooting the series has been incredible, albeit challenging, but every moment spent transitioning from one location to another in Mumbai was worthwhile. Bid adieus after wrapping up any project is always bittersweet, as our cast and crew have truly become a closely-knit family on set, with many faces remaining consistent from season 1 to season 2. Taaza Khabar holds a special place in our hearts.”
“The overwhelming love and support we received for season 1 from both the audience and critics alike has been immensely encouraging, and we hope to receive more love and support for season 2. This time, we've raised the bar, and the positive response to the teaser of Taaza Khabar 2 from all quarters reaffirms that we're headed in the right direction. We're eagerly looking forward to presenting the final product to the audience and hope to meet their expectations," Raj said.
Popular content creator and actor Bhuvan Bam said, “Shooting for Taaza Khabar Season 2 was like homecoming, it was a great time each day on set. The team is like family and we share a great camaraderie. Shriya, Prathmesh, Deven ji, all of us were super excited and enthusiastic about shooting this season.”
“I remember when we launched Season 1, I never imagined it would become such a big fan favourite , especially my character Vasant. Now, with Season 2 on the horizon, we're delving deeper into Vasant's life, and I can't wait to see how audiences react. A big thank you to all my fans for making Season 1 such a success and embracing 'Vasya' as their own. I hope audiences enjoy the new season,” Bhuvan said
Shriya Pilgaonkar said, “Shooting for Taaza Khabar Season 2 was an absolute joy! I can't believe we've reached the final day of shooting for the new season. It's been an amazing journey, and I've loved every moment on set. I'll truly miss playing Madhu and being part of this incredible experience. I can't wait to see how audiences react to this new season, where they'll witness a completely different side of Madhu. It's going to be exciting to share this fresh journey with everyone.”
Season 1 revolved around the story of a sanitation worker (Bam), how he stumbled upon magical powers that lead to a riveting new ride for the man, and how it stirred his humble life.
Taaza Khabar 2 will be releasing soon on Disney+ Hotstar.