Vedika Pinto Opens Up About Landing the Role of Sudha in Netflix's Musafir Cafe

Vedika Pinto Discusses Her Casting in Musafir Cafe

Vedika Pinto is gaining attention for her role as Sudha in Netflix's Musafir Cafe. The actor recently shared how the role came to her while she was busy promoting Nishaanchi, directed by Anurag Kashyap. After receiving a call to audition for a love story that turned out to be Musafir Cafe, Pinto initially struggled during her first few rounds of auditions due to being preoccupied with Nishaanchi.

However, casting director Karan Mally believed she was ideal for Sudha and pushed the makers to give her another chance. Pinto recalled experiencing self-questioning and existential moments about her place in the industry before receiving the call that she had landed the role, which she considers divine intervention.

About Musafir Cafe

Musafir Cafe is a romantic drama directed by Ruchir Arun and created by Sharanya Rajgopal. It is adapted from Divya Prakash Dubey's bestselling Hindi novel of the same name and focuses on modern companionship, serendipity, and emotional longing.

The story features Vikrant Massey as Chander, a software engineer who builds a peaceful haven called "Musafir Cafe" in the hills alongside Preeti. Chander's settled life is disrupted when his past love, Sudha—played by Vedika Pinto—resurfaces, forcing him to confront unresolved feelings and life-altering choices. The ensemble cast also stars Mahima Makwana and veteran actor Adil Hussain.

The series marks Vikrant Massey's entry into production under his banner Homemade Stories, in collaboration with Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT). It is produced by Anuj Gosalia, Vikrant Massey, and Vijay Subramaniam, and premiered globally on Netflix on July 24, 2026.

Upcoming Projects

Vedika Pinto's upcoming projects include Musafir Cafe 2 and a Dharma Productions film opposite Lakshya, directed by Prosit Roy.