Before the pandemic (2020-21), Randeep Hooda began shooting for his first OTT outing with the web series Inspector Avinash. It released in 2023 and garnered critical acclaim for the actor. Now, the actor is set to return as the eponymous cop in the show’s second season, dropping tomorrow. However, the shooting experience for both seasons, he says, was vastly different.

“A lot has changed since then. I did not have a reason or rather an excuse to go home, but now I find excuses to go home as soon as possible,” says Randeep who tied the knot with actor Lin Laishram in 2023 and welcomed daughter Nyomica in March this year.

“Earlier, I used to go for shoots, then bas nikal jaata tha and reach home after months. But now I have a sweet daughter whom I always desire to see. Of course, I am engaged in work, but ek nazar ghar ki taraf bhi rehti hai,” he adds.

Recently, the 49-year-old was also joined on sets by his family, which he calls a blessing. “I’m very happy that Lin is happy and enjoying motherhood. Thankfully, there were no postpartum complications in our case. The first time Lin and Nyomica joined me during a shoot for a film, they got bored quickly, but I really enjoyed myself,” he recalls with a smile.