Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Mahima Makwana Says Television Actors Still Face Bollywood Bias
Mahima Makwana is an actress who began working on television as a child.
She became known for playing Preeti in Musafir Cafe.
A second season of the show has been announced.
She said the new season will show the characters dealing with new parts of their lives.
Mahima also acted in the film Antim.
She said that experience taught her to be patient in Bollywood.
She believes some people still judge television actors before watching them audition.
However, she thinks audiences are becoming more accepting of actors from different backgrounds.
Mahima Makwana is returning as Preeti in the announced second season of Musafir Cafe.
She said Season 2 will continue exploring love, choices and relationships as its characters enter a new phase.
Makwana said her theatrical debut in Antim taught her that Bollywood moves at its own pace and requires patience.
She said television actors still face preconceived opinions, sometimes before they audition for a role.
Makwana added that audiences are becoming more open to actors from different mediums, though performers may still need to work harder to overcome stereotypes.
- Who
- Actress Mahima Makwana.
- What
- She discussed Musafir Cafe Season 2, her acting journey and continuing bias against television actors in Bollywood.
- When
- The interview date is not specified; Season 2 has been announced.
- Where
- In an exclusive conversation with The Free Press Journal; a physical location was not specified.
- Why
- To discuss her return as Preeti, lessons from Antim and perceptions of television actors in the film industry.
- Actress
- Mahima Makwana
- Returning role
- Preeti in Musafir Cafe Season 2
- Season status
- Season 2 has been announced
- Theatrical debut
- Antim
- Industry concern
- Television actors can face preconceived opinions before auditions
- Makwana's view
- Audiences are increasingly open to actors from different mediums