For Nakuul Mehta, August 2025 was a month of significant personal and professional milestones. From the arrival of his second child to the release of the trailer for his upcoming series, Mehta experienced a blend of heartwarming family moments and exciting career developments.
On August 15, 2025, Nakuul Mehta and his wife, Jankee Parekh, welcomed their daughter, Rumi. The couple announced the news via a collaborative Instagram post, featuring a series of heartwarming pictures. The post's caption read, "She's here. Sufi finally has his Rumi. Our hearts are complete. 15th August 2025". Their first child, Sufi, who was born in February 2021, is now a big brother. Nakuul and Jankee's love story began in their teenage years, culminating in a traditional Hindu wedding on January 28, 2012.
Professionally, August also brought good news with the release of the trailer for "Do You Wanna Partner". This comedy-drama series is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on September 12, 2025, and will be available in India and over 240 countries. The series features a stellar cast, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Diana Penty, Jaaved Jaaferi, Neeraj Kabi, and Shweta Tiwari.
"Do You Wanna Partner" tells the story of two best friends, Shikha and Anahita, played by Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty, who start their own craft beer company. Nakuul Mehta joins their start-up, lending a hand in the beer-making process. The series explores themes of friendship, ambition, and success achieved through hard work and passion.
The series is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, with Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta as producers. The trailer, which was released on August 29, 2025, has already garnered significant attention, with viewers expressing excitement for the series' release. Social media users have praised the cast, with one user commenting, "Tamannaah brings every character to life". The series is directed by Archit Kumar and Collin D'Cunha, with writing by Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, and Mithun Gangopadhyay.
Nakuul Mehta's journey in the entertainment industry has been marked by diverse roles and accolades. From his role as Ram Kapoor in "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2," which earned him an ITA Award for Best Actor - Popular, to his performance in the short film "Tasalli Se," where he was praised for his believable portrayal, Mehta has showcased his versatility as an actor. In June 2022, Mehta was hospitalized for appendicitis and underwent surgery.
