Updated On: 06 December, 2022 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Ahlawat, who has kicked off Paatal Lok 2 shoot, says the weight of audience’s expectations makes it difficult to reprise his much-loved character

Paatal Lok’s success in 2020 made Jaideep Ahlawat (left) famous overnight
Jaideep Ahlawat has reported back to duty as Hathiram Chaudhary, the unassuming cop who unearthed the maze of Delhi’s deception and politics in the first season of Paatal Lok. One would think that reprising his role in the second instalment must be easy for the actor. But Ahlawat says revisiting the part is nerve-wracking. Reason — Hathiram’s popularity often interferes with his approach to the character. “The awareness [about his role’s popularity] can also create fear. You start feeling a responsibility because people will watch the character with increased expectations,” states the actor, who began shooting for the latest season last month.