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Navjot Gulati's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Navjot Gulati is the director of the ZEE5 film Pooja Meri Jaan, which explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and media scrutiny. The film features Mrunal Thakur in a transformative role and has drawn attention for its narrative choices and performances.
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The director tells Bollywood Hungama he began writing the film before Sushant Singh Rajput's death but leaned on Rhea Chakraborty's media trial as the story mirrored real life, while also addressing the delay with Maddock Films.
Mrunal Thakur speaks candidly about her emotionally intense role in 'Pooja Meri Jaan', calling it a departure from glamorous, comedic parts. She credits the film with helping her discover new depths as an actor.
Pooja Meri Jaan opens with a ring on a hand, a proposal that isn’t accepted, and a man who dies in silence. By the time the credits roll, the film has spent two hours asking if consent can be negotiated after the fact — but it never answers.
Pooja Meri Jaan is not a thriller. It’s a courtroom sermon with a lead actress who’s too good for the script.
Mrunal Thakur reveals how the diverse vibes of her co‑stars shaped the making of Pooja Meri Jaan, a courtroom drama tackling obsession, consent and public judgment, set to stream on ZEE5 from 2 October 2026.
Mrunal Thakur arrives in Paris for her inaugural Fashion Week show, bringing a mix of contemporary couture and Indian-inspired looks while balancing upcoming OTT thriller and a pan‑Indian action film.