The star cast of Bunty Aur Babli 2 -- Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and debutant Sharvari -- have wrapped shooting the much-anticipated film after shooting for a fun, entertaining dance number at Yash Raj Film Studios.
Given that the shoot was happening in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, the cast of the film seemed very happy with all the safety measures that were put in place.
Taking to Instagram, Siddhanth wrote, "Wrapped up #BuntyAurBabli2 with one last song. Grateful that the entire team made sure all safety measures were thoroughly implemented #SaifAliKhan #RaniMukerji @sharvari @varun.v.sharma @buntyaurbabli2 @yrf (sic)."
One of the leading production houses, YRF ensured that all safety measures were followed and necessary health check-ups conducted before the shoot began. In fact, medical staff were present on the sets and the entire cast and crew followed quarantine procedures before the shoot so that the sets became a safe zone for everyone.
Talking about the SOPs that were put in place to make the filming area a safe zone for all, director Varun Sharma said, “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. The actors underwent home quarantine and didn’t meet anyone during the shoot. 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.”
Sharing his experience of shooting a film amid a pandemic, Saif said, “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.”
Rani added, “We shot this sequence in the pandemic and we were made to feel extremely comfortable on the sets because YRF took all the necessary precautions before the shoot commenced. So, we were all sure that none of the crew members, including the actors, had the virus. It was an important step that has ensured a smooth and stress-free shooting 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!”
Siddhant explains, “It was amazing being on the sets to shoot again. 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.”
Sharvari further elaborates, “I was really looking forward to meeting the entire BB2 team again. 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!”
Bunty Aur Babli 2 will introduce an incredibly fresh pair as the new talented conmen. Siddhant Chaturvedi of Gully Boy fame, who played the role of MC Sher, is the new Bunty, while Babli will be played by Sharvari, a newcomer.
The film, in an exciting casting coup, also reunites Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji and will present them as the original Bunty Aur Babli in the film.
