Unpaused: Naya Safar Trailer: The new season delves on the Covid-19 challenges

Prime Video has launched the trailer of the Hindi anthology Unpaused Naya Safar which will premiere globally on 21st January 2022 in more than 240 countries and territories Following the overwhelming response of the first edition Unpaused which had premiered in 2020 the sequel of the Amazon Original anthology will offer five Hindi short films each delving uniquely into the relatable challenges that the pandemic has inflicted on everyone while stressing on the need to embrace a positive outlook as everyone welcomes the New Year Featuring an ensemble cast including Saqib Saleem Shreya Dhanwanthary Neena Kulkarni and Priyanshu Painyuli among others Unpaused Naya Safar is a heartfelt reminder that there is always light at the end of dark tunnel as beautifully depicted in the trailer Brimming with love and positivity the anthology urges us to embrace new beginnings with the start of this New Year The short films in the anthology include bull Teen Tigada directed by Ruchir Arun starring Saqib Saleem Ashish Verma and Sam Mohanbull The Couple directed by Nupur Asthana starring Shreya Dhanwanthary and Priyanshu Painyulibull Gond Ke Laddu directed by Shikha Makan starring Neena Kulkarni Darshana Rajendran and Lakshvir Singh Saranbull War Room directed by Ayappa KM starring Geetanjali Kulkarni Rasika Agashe Purnanand Wandhekar and Sharvari Deshpandebull Vaikunth directed by Nagraj Manjule starring Arjun Karche and Hanumant BhandariRuchir Arun Director Teen Tigada said ldquo Unpaused Naya Safar anthology boasts of compelling narratives showcasing a multitude of emotions and wersquore really excited to bring our film as part of this anthology With Teen Tigada our effort was to highlight the threshold of human emotions amidst the tribulations of an ongoing pandemic which hit us like a storm This film has a unique narrative beautifully translated on screen by the actors and we hope it will resonate strongly with the masses as wellrdquoNupur Asthana Director The Couple said ldquoLayoffs were a glaring reality of the pandemic that hit professionals very hard the world over leaving them uncertain and demotivated The Couple captures the emotional upheaval and complexities caused by such a professional setback and how it impacts personal relationships between two people altering their realities The first edition of the anthology beautifully struck a chord with the audience and we hope now Unpaused Naya Safar will am sure open to similar love and appreciationShikha Makan Director Gond Ke Laddu said The pandemic has affected one and all in ways that are unexpected and uncalled for We all worry for our loved ones living far away and look for means to connect and care for them even from a distance And sometimes we find connections with strangers too The idea of Gond Ke Laddu was to showcase the spectrum of human bonds but with a twist It was an enriching experience to shoot this film with an amazing cast and crew who breathed life into this subtle yet substantial narrative Were sure the story will connect with the audiences at an emotional levelAyappa KM Director War Room said ldquoWar Room showcases the vulnerability of frontline workers who encountered unfavourable situations during the outbreak of the pandemic This is a gripping story that unravels a different facet of human emotion in duress and I owe it to the entire team for bringing it alive so beautifullyrdquoNagraj Manjule Director Vaikunth said ldquo Unpaused Naya Safar anthology reflects on a range of emotions with each of its films and Vaikunth adds on to this with a unique balance of gloom and hope peppered with unpredictability We as a team are humbled and honored to bring this story as part of this anthology and we hope that it stays with the audience for a long timerdquo