# Mahima Makwana wants stories with human connection 2026-08-13T01:47:37+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actress Mahima Makwana, known for her role as Preeti Kaushik in the Netflix series Musafir Cafe, says she seeks projects that offer 'stories with human connection'. In an interview, she reflected on her 16-year journey from child artist in Balika Vadhu to Telugu and Hindi films. She described acting as a 'profession of uncertainty' but said she feels grateful for the path her mother encouraged her to pursue. Makwana said the response to her character Preeti has been overwhelming, with audiences resonating with her. She hinted that Preeti's unresolved story might find answers in a potential second season. Looking ahead, she has a feature film and an independent project lined up. She also expressed interest in working with South Indian stars like Allu Arjun and Vijay Deverakonda. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com Tags: Bollywood, Mahima Makwana, Musafir Cafe, Netflix, web series Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mahima-makwana-wants-stories-with-human-connection/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mahima-makwana-wants-stories-with-human-connection/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.