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Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha is yet to watch Huma Qureshi’s “Leila“, but says she has heard great things about it and wants to catch up on it soon. In fact, Chadha’s friends are rallying support for getting the second part of the series.
“Having lunch with friends who are raving about your programme ‘Leila‘. Dear Huma, they loved it and want a sequel! Congratulations. I need to watch it,” Chadha posted on Twitter on Saturday.
“Been a bit busy,” she said explaining the reason behind not finding time to watch the Netflix series.
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Elated by Chadha’s views, Huma responded: “OMG! This means everything. Lots of love always. GC says we need a Season 2. Deepa Mehta, Netflix India anyone listening?”
Based on Prayaag Akbar’s 2017 novel of the same name, “Leila” showcases the fight of Huma’s character Shalini for her lost daughter amidst undesirable situations and frightening experiences in the fictional world of Aryavarta.