It was a conscious decision that we did not want to portray this character in a particular way or fashion. So, I had just to be present there with all my sensitivity and sensibility and go with the flow. Talking about it Pratik says, “It is a very well-written character. The episode/short film has been applauded for its sensitive portrayal of the LGBTQ community and gay romance. Also read: Modern Love Mumbai review: Dhruv Sehgal, Hansal Mehta's beautiful stories are worth going through anythingīaai focusses on the love story of Manzar ( Pratik Gandhi) and Rajveer (Ranveer Brar) and how Manzar has hid his sexuality from his Baai (his grandmother, played by Tanuja). The cast of the story-as well as the filmmaker-had a chat with Hindustan Times to talk about the film and its success. Many critics have picked Hansal Mehta’s Baai as one of the best offerings in Modern Love: Mumbai. The Mumbai series adapted six stories from the column and set them in the City of Dreams. The original series was based on New York Times’ popular Modern Love column. Modern Love: Mumbai, Amazon Prime Video’s Hindi adaptation of the popular anthology series has been received well by both critics and audiences.
