Actress Mazel Vyas, who was last seen in a Gujarati film called Vahali, is all set for her next Hunter 2 which is releasing on 24th July. Sharing more on her part in the series she says,”In season one my character Pooja was just a child but still very much part of the emotional arc and the underlying mystery. In Hunter 2, I take on the role of grown-up Pooja. The last episode of season one ended with the revelation that baby Pooja had been kidnapped by the character played by Jackie Shroff. So season two picks up from there and shows Pooja as a fierce, determined young woman, played by me. She’s no longer a helpless girl, she’s ready to fight back, to break free, and to meet her father, played by Suniel Shetty. The story now follows both the journeys - the father’s fight to find and save his daughter, and the daughter’s inner and outer battle to survive and reunite with him. It’s a huge shift from season one, and I’m really excited for people to see it.”

Mazel feels season two would be her full-fledged introduction into this world. She adds,”I had seen how baby Pooja was portrayed in season one, and my main goal was to carry that innocence forward while also adding strength, maturity, and emotional fire to the grown-up version. There were intense action scenes, emotional breakdowns, and a lot of layered interactions with both Jackie sir and Suniel sir. It was emotionally, physically, and mentally challenging but I loved every moment on set.” 

Season 2 always comes with a lot of pressure, and Mazel is aware of this. She says,”When a show like Hunter performs really well, there’s a natural rise in expectations. But I wasn’t a part of the first season, so for me, it’s more like a sweet kind of pressure, because audiences are seeing me for the first time as the grown-up Pooja. I try not to let that pressure overwhelm me. I just focus on staying honest in my performance staying true to the character. I truly believe sincerity connects with audiences. So I treat that pressure more like butterflies in the stomach an exciting challenge rather than a burden.”

It is very rare that an actor gets a chance to share screen with two superstars of their time Suneil Shetty and Jackie Shroff. Sharing her experience with them she says,”
If I had to sum it up in one phrase: it was like attending a masterclass every day. Jackie sir is an effortless charmer and extremely unpredictable in a good way. You never know what he’s going to bring to a scene, so you’re always on your toes. Suniel sir, on the other hand, brings calmness, intensity, and depth. Watching them, observing their process, was a huge learning experience. One thing I’ve really taken away from both of them is the importance of staying grounded and constantly working on your craft. No matter how far you’ve come, you have to remain a student.

That’s something I hold close. Jackie sir was a total delight to work with — such a character! Right before emotionally charged scenes, he would lighten the mood by cracking a joke and saying, “Ready hai bhidu?” That bhidu energy just kept the vibe fun and alive. We also bonded over food — both of us are foodies. I’m Gujarati, and he’s partially Gujarati too, so I shared some traditional snacks with him, which he thoroughly enjoyed. But not everything was rosy. I got injured during one of the scenes — the one you also see in the trailer, where I’m banging on a glass window, screaming for my father.

The glass actually shattered and I had shards in my palm, bleeding. But I didn’t stop — we completed the scene, and then I got treated. It was painful, but it was worth it. Khun pasina sab diya hai humne is series ke liye — we truly gave it our all. Suniel sir was equally caring — we were shooting in Thailand and once, a huge crowd surrounded us. He literally protected me with both arms and guided me to safety. He even shared his water and food with me. He’s such a gentleman.”