In the opening season of Maharani, Huma Qureshi’s character Rani Bharti was the underdog, figuring her way in the murky world of politics after she is thrust into power. The second season sees her go against the man who made her — her husband Bheema Bharti, played by Sohum Shah. Qureshi believes that, in some ways, the writing of the upcoming season is more nuanced. “I loved the first season’s writing. The characters were well-etched, and the milieu was fresh. This time, all of it has gone a notch higher. We, as a team, went into discussions on Rani’s headspace and motivations. She is going up against her husband this time. It is complex,” she begins.

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