Mrunal Thakur on Pooja Meri Jaan: Emotional Breakthrough

Mrunal Thakur on Pooja Meri Jaan: A Break from Pretty Roles

The actress calls her Zee 5 film a transformative role that let her explore raw emotion and redefine her artistic identity.

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Mrunal Thakur’s latest release, Pooja Meri Jaan, has become more than just another streaming title — it’s a personal turning point. The Zee 5 original, which premiered on October 2, sees her play a woman caught in the storm of public scrutiny, navigating fear, love, and vulnerability in equal measure.

In a statement shared with Cinema Express, Thakur described the role as one of the most demanding she’s taken on. "Pooja is constantly navigating different emotional spaces," she said. "There is fear, confusion, love, strength, vulnerability, and sometimes, within the same scene, there is so much uncertainty." That complexity, she added, made the process exhilarating.

For the first time in years, Thakur stepped away from the familiar. Comedy, glamour, and light-hearted roles like Do Deewane Seher Mein and Hai Jawani to Ishq Hona Hai. Instead, she embraced a genre that challenges both performer and audience. "For the last two years, I’ve only worked on projects making me look pretty and do comedy," she admitted. "This is different. It allowed me to take off emotionally. It even helped me discover something new about myself as a performer."

She’s not chasing repetition. Her recent films, Love Sonia, Sita Ramam, and now Pooja Meri Jaan. Are all distinct, each testing a different facet of her craft. "I want to be known as a versatile actress who’s not afraid to jump genres," she said. "It’s about surprising the audience. And I hope this film does that."

Directed by Navjot Gulati, the film also stars Huma Qureshi, Vijay Raaz, and Vikram Singh Chauhan. Critics have noted its bold approach, calling it a thought-provoking piece that walks a tightrope between sensitive themes and strong opinions.

As the conversation around performance depth grows louder in Indian cinema, Thakur’s shift feels less like a trend and more like a quiet declaration: she’s done playing the part. Now, she’s stepping into the role of someone who wants to feel, challenge, and resonate.