Vedika Pinto opens up about filming intimate scenes with Vikrant Massey in ‘Mussafir Cafe’: ‘Once you feel safe, you stop worrying’
Actor Vedika Pinto has spoken about filming intimate sequences with Vikrant Massey in the upcoming romantic drama ‘Mussafir Cafe’. The actress revealed that the team organised intimacy workshops before shooting began, helping the actors build trust and comfort, making emotionally demanding scenes easier to perform. Directed by Anish Shah, the Netflix film also features Mahima Makwana in a pivotal role and is set to premiere on July 24.Vedika shared that working with Vikrant Massey was a rewarding experience because of his collaborative approach to acting. She explained that the workshops allowed both actors to focus on the emotions of the scenes rather than feeling self-conscious.She shared with IANS, “Working with Vikrant was honestly a joy. He’s an incredibly generous actor. He really listens, and when you’re acting opposite someone who’s that present, it naturally makes your own performance more honest. We also had a really healthy working relationship from day one. We did intimacy workshops before filming, which created a space built on trust, respect and comfort. I think that’s so important because once you feel safe, you stop worrying about how you look and start focusing on the truth of the scene. ”
Vedika Pinto’s simple ritual before every important take
The actress also revealed that she and Vikrant followed a small pre-shot ritual that helped them stay relaxed and spontaneous during emotionally intense moments.She shared, “We also had this tiny ritual before a lot of our takes where we’d look at each other and just say, ‘Let’s play.’ It sounds simple, but it reminded us not to overthink. Acting is reacting, and some of our favourite moments happened because we gave ourselves permission to be spontaneous.”
‘Mussafir Cafe’: A relationship-driven romantic drama
Following her performance in ‘Nischanchi’, Vedika will next be seen opposite Vikrant Massey in ‘Mussafir Cafe’. The film explores themes of love, heartbreak and human relationships through an emotionally layered narrative. Directed by Anish Shah and co-starring Mahima Makwana, ‘Mussafir Cafe’ is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 24.
