Preeti looked beautiful on this gentle morning, wearing Tyaani Jewellery with a silk saree that travelled from Hyderabad.

the night before shoot, we struggled to get the saree to Preeti, with our Rapido rider riding in circles for a half hour around her home. Anushka stayed up in bed keeping an eye on his whereabouts and coordinating things with Apeksha.

an early morning's work was to come and everyone needed sleep to show up on time-and show up on time they did.

a rocky start, but none the matter. this all-girl crew hit it right off. the shoot turned secondary—a budding friendship surfaced over steaming hot pongal.

meanwhile in Hyderabad,

Megha and Tara, 2 of the most resourceful people we know figured 'Pongal' out before Pongal was anywhere close. and a real-life replication it truly was.

dadi, as always, was the most enthusiastic one on set. shooting 'cattle' was on the "If Possible" shot list but the universe decided to send a bull-walker our way at the time of shoot.

Drishti handled b-roll beautifully. and the treat at the end of the day was a sweet sakkarai pongal.