‘Musafir Cafe’ actress Mahima Makwana who essays the role of Preeti in the Vikrant Massey and Vedika Pinto starrer is currently basking in success of the Netflix series. Back in 2025, Mahima Makwana had opened the doors of her Mumbai home to Mashable India, giving fans a detailed look at the space she has built over the years and the very good boy who, according to her, actually runs the house: her dog Paru.Walking through the house, Mahima recalled what drew her to the property in the first place. She remembered visiting the house with her mother and being struck by how much natural light poured in, saying she has always been “obsessed with sun” and wanted a home she could wake up to light in.
Mahima Makwana reveals about the design of the house and inclusion of wood, plants and colour
Before even buying the house, Mahima knew she wanted a boho aesthetic, heavy on wood, plants and colour. Working with her designers at Rekha Interiors, she said she was particular about every detail, right down to mixing different shades of brown wood to keep the palette from feeling monotonous.“I wanted to wake up to light. I’m obsessed with the sun,” she shared, adding that the moment she stepped inside, she knew she had to own the property. Inspired by a bohemian aesthetic, she envisioned a home filled with wood, greenery and vibrant colours from the very beginning.Nothing in the house, Makwana revealed, was bought off the shelf. Every piece of furniture was custom-made and built into the walls, a decision driven by the challenge of designing a functional space that still felt personal.The actress explained that she wanted the interiors to feel “raw yet furnished,” while maintaining a natural aesthetic throughout the home. She also shared that one corner of her living room has become her favourite place to read scripts, write and simply unwind after work.Beyond the design choices, the tour turned emotional as Mahima pointed out a framed photograph taken when her first home was inaugurated on May 1, 2014, coincidentally her mother’s birthday. She noted that the home tour was being filmed exactly 11 years after that milestone, calling her journey from her first house to her current one a big deal for her entire family.The tour also included her mother’s bedroom, designed around a green palette and featuring a wall dedicated to Mahima’s awards, an idea her mother insisted on.Giving fans a rare look inside her own bedroom, Mahima described it as the most personal space in the house. She revealed that she carefully selected a muted blue colour palette to create a peaceful atmosphere, while continuing her theme of incorporating natural light, handcrafted wooden textures and indoor plants throughout the room. She admitted she felt nervous about sharing such a private space, calling it one of the most sacred corners of her home.
More about ‘Musafir Cafe’
‘Musafir Cafe’ is a web series starring Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto, and Mahima Makwana, streaming on Netflix. Adapted from Divya Prakash Dubey’s popular Hindi bestseller novel of the same name, the series explores contemporary relationships, self-discovery, and second chances against the backdrop of modern urban life. Centered around themes of modern love and career ambitions, The series, created by Sharanya Rajgopal and directed by Ruchir Arun, struck a chord with audiences for its earnest storytelling and left several threads open at the end of Season 1.Netflix has now officially renewed ‘Musafir Cafe’ for a second season, with Mahima set to reprise her role alongside Massey and Pinto. While a release date is yet to be announced, the makers have teased that the upcoming chapter will continue exploring the evolving relationships and unresolved questions from Season 1.