The director spoke about how his perception changed after meeting her. He continued, "It reminded me of something I’ve learned the hard way in this industry, never build your truth on borrowed opinions."

He continued, "More often than not, they come from a place that has nothing to do with the person you’re about to meet."

He shared that what he found in Preeti was not just an artist of extraordinary ability, but also a deeply warm, grounded, and fiercely loving person. He fondly recalled the laughter they shared amid the chaos, their long conversations about life.

He also spoke about how her constant encouragement uplifted him in ways he hadn’t even realised. He added, "There was something about her presence, that beautiful, reassuring smile, that made even the most impossible days feel manageable."

Praising her team and the way the pulled of such a tedious job, Aditya continued, "When most of the crew was waking up, they were already on set. And when everyone wrapped, they were still there."

He also shared, "Running on barely 2–3 hours of sleep, day after day, with a kind of relentless focus that you rarely witness. No complaints. No noise. Just pure commitment to the vision."

Aditya Dhar also revealed that there were more than a hundred character designs across both parts, including extremely complex ones like Nawab Shafiq and Bade Saab. 

He added that thousands of faces were shaped, aged, and transformed, with nearly 20,000 junior artists brought to life through meticulous detail, texture, and authenticity.

He concluded the note by revealing her rare quality. "For Preeti, it was never about “looks.” It was always about people. About making sure every character, no matter how small, felt real, lived-in and honest. She treated each face with respect, as if it had a story worth telling."