After enthralling listeners with Filhaal, Akshay Kumar and Nupur Sanon return with the second version of the song. In a chat with mid-day, Sanon says she was able to draw from past experiences to enhance her acting with Kumar for this offering. “My first project was with him. It was a big opportunity for a newcomer like me to debut alongside such a big star. This time around, we had better chemistry. I was in a comfortable space. I would ask questions and learn. From being a fan-girl on set, I was now turning to Akshay sir for advice on my career. I was learning from him by just watching him work on set. He makes me laugh.”

Debuting at a time when producers have incurred losses due to the pandemic has been hard on her as well. “We went into lockdown two months after Filhaal released. There was buzz and people wanted to meet me, but everything was pushed. It was frustrating, but I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I worked on my craft during the lockdown by taking part in workshops with Jeff Goldberg. I would watch Hindi and English films and reenact scenes. Kriti [Sanon, sister] was always around to give me feedback. I worked on body movements, and expressions.”

Nupur says that her debut film has already been locked, but an official announcement is pending.