A Trial of Consent and Consequences
Pooja Meri Jaan lands on JioCinema just days after its theatrical run, marking a swift OTT transition for the Telugu courtroom drama. Directed by Navjyot Gulati, the film centers on Pooja Dogra (Mrunal Thakur), a stage actress whose rejection of a marriage proposal from her co-star Aniket (Vikram Singh Chauhan) triggers a chain of events culminating in his suicide. She’s arrested, and her best friend Sanah (Huma Qureshi), despite personal reservations, takes up her defense.
The film unfolds through court proceedings, probing questions about agency: Can a woman truly say no without consequence? Why did Pooja reject Aniket? What role did past breakups play in shaping her choices? And why did Aniket send her ₹10 lakh before dying? These aren’t just plot points — they’re deliberate challenges to patriarchal assumptions about female autonomy.
Mrunal Thakur delivers a raw, emotionally layered performance, capturing Pooja’s inner turmoil with precision. Huma Qureshi matches her intensity as Sanah, while Vijay Raj brings gravitas as the prosecution’s lead counsel. The screenplay leans into familiar tropes, emotional courtroom exchanges, dramatic revelations. But the core argument remains sharp: rejecting someone isn’t a crime, even if it breaks them.
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