New Delhi: The long-awaited sequel to 'Made In Heaven' was released on August 10 and has generated a lot of buzz since then. Based on real-life issues, societal stigmas, and everything that people in love face, 'Made In Heaven Season 2' demonstrated once again, that marriages are not just made in heaven. Addressing polygamy, gay marriages, domestic violence, and other topics, the series touches the lives of both men and women.
Dia Mirza, Mrunal Thakur, Mona Singh, and others join Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sharb, Kalki Koechlin, in this season as they unravel the hidden truths behind the smiling faces on the pages of a wedding album.
In a chat with ABP Live over a video call, Dia Mirza spoke about her favourite scenes in her episode of 'Made In Heaven Season 2'.
She said, "I always say that the most challenging sequences in any story-telling are silences. When you don't have words but you have to convey so much. And, I know that people really love the scene where the furniture is being moved out of Shehnaaz's room and she has a breakdown or more like an outburst. People also really loved the last scene at the hospital, where she says that she is going to stand up and be counted. But, to me there are moments that I have with my children, where I am watching my children. So, there are two favourite moments- one is with my older son and the other is with my young child who is in the room playing with my husband's would-be second wife. That was special, because I had to convey so much without saying anything directly."
The series shows that 'Shehnaaz' attemps a suicide while her husband is getting married for a second time, much to her disapproval. Talking about that, Dia said, "We had big debates about the attempt to suicide and I remember, when we were in the first draft, I was like 'Zoya, no she can't do this', but she was like, 'No, but she would, she could. '"
"At that time, I realised that most often suicide or an attempt to suicide is a call for help, a cry for help, and is not always done with the intention to kill oneself. At that point it really takes you to another place and I think in Shehnaaz's case, that is what happened. Thank God she was found and Karan saved her because if it wasn't for him, I don't think she would be alive and be able to stand up and fight."
The episode starring Dia Mirza was related to polygamy in the Muslim community and how it is legal as per the Muslim law. 'Shehnaaz', played by Dia, witnesses her husband preparing to get married a second time and is totally against it. Although she is seen participating in the preparations, her silence speaks of her disapproval, sadness and helplessness. Ultimately, when she sees no hope, she attempts to commit suicide on the wedding night. When her husband comes to know about this, he is on the verge of saying his vows. It is seen that her husband, despite being shocked at the news, says 'Qubool Hai' after a brief pause.
Talking about that scene, Dia called it "powerful and gut-wrenching".
"It was a very powerful moment. My God! It was gut-wrenching. Well, I guess it is indicative of the fact that sometimes, some people when they make a choice, they are determined to go through it- no matter what is this case. Shehnaaz's husband has chosen to be married to somebody else and he is determined to do it at any cost. Sad, but true. Which is why she has to fight people like him."
"I am so grateful and so happy for the entire team because of the fantastic writing and all the performances have come together so beautifully and I just love the fact that while we are entertaining people, we are also able to touch lives and help make a difference. So, it just adds so much more value to the experience," she further added.
Talking about the roles that she has portrayed in the recent past, from 'Shivani' in 'Thappad' to 'Shehnaaz' in 'Made In Heaven Season 2' and the strength in her characters, Dia said, "I think as an artist, it's our priviledge to be able to help people connect with our own humanity, to be able to shine the light on social injustices, to help people recognize that we can do good and be good and stand by something that is powerful and meaningful. I think now, that the themes of my life is so clear, and my purpose is so deeply aligned with the work that I do profesionally, on and off camera, I feel like that these are the kind of parts that seek me as opposed to me seeking them."