Sony SAB is set to present its upcoming show Yaadein, the Indian adaptation of the globally acclaimed Italian series DOC – Nelle Tue Mani, which has been successfully adapted across multiple countries. Built around the theme of second chances in life, love, and identity, the show follows the extraordinary journey of a brilliant Dr. Dev (Iqbal Khan), who reconstructs his world after losing eight years of his memory in an accident.

Iqbal Khan on second chances being deeply personal

For Iqbal Khan, the idea of second chances is deeply personal. Speaking about the theme, he shared the story of a close friend whose life changed completely after she was given a second chance. What moved him was not the turning point itself, but what came after. He shared that his friend, instead of trying to go back to her old life, chose to move ahead differently. Her outlook changed. She began to slow down and live more consciously. From the way she ate to how she spent her time and who she surrounded herself with, her choices became more thoughtful. She slowly let go of old habits and negativity that no longer added value to her life and started living with greater presence and awareness.

Sharing his thoughts Iqbal Khan shared, “The idea of second chances is deeply personal. We often think a second chance means going back and fixing the past. But a second chance gives you an opportunity in life to live with more understanding of what truly matters. It gives you an opportunity to become better and more responsible and that’s what I learnt not just from my friend’s experience but also from what my character Dr. Dev goes through in Yaadein. After losing eight years of his memory, he has to rebuild his life and become a better person and a more compassionate doctor.”

Iqbal Khan on his character Dev

Iqbal also got candid about his character, “When you’re playing a fictional character, you have creative liberty. But when the story is inspired by a real person’s life, there is a certain responsibility that comes with it. You’re not just performing; you’re representing someone’s lived truth. What moved me most was Dr. Pierdante Piccioni journey of rediscovering himself after his memory loss. Imagine waking up and realising that the world has moved ahead by twelve years relationships have evolved, your child has grown up, your work has changed and you’re meeting your own life like a stranger. As an actor, I had to constantly remind myself that for him, this wasn’t drama, it was reality.”