The trailer of Pooja Meri Jaan is out and presents a disturbing story in which a simple rejection leads to obsession, tragedy and a public witch hunt. Directed by Navjot Gulati and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films, the ZEE5 thriller premieres on October 2.
The film stars Mrunal Thakur alongside Huma Qureshi, Vikram Singh Chauhan and Vijay Raaz. The story centres on Pooja, played by Mrunal, who rejects her friend Aniket’s romantic advances. After his death by suicide, the situation takes a complicated turn.
Pooja becomes the target of public anger and allegations before the situation develops into a legal battle. Huma Qureshi plays Sana, a lawyer who tries to understand the conflicting accounts surrounding the incident. The trailer avoids presenting a simple hero and villain equation.
Instead, the film explores themes such as rejection, obsession, consent, perception and responsibility. This approach could give the thriller greater depth if the screenplay handles its multiple perspectives carefully. The central conflict also raises questions about how public opinion can influence perceptions before the complete truth is known.
At the same time, the film faces the challenge of balancing its dark subject with a meaningful narrative. The premise could make Pooja Meri Jaan a hard-hitting thriller, but its impact will depend on how effectively the story develops its characters and avoids relying only on convenient twists.
For Mrunal, Pooja Meri Jaan arrives at an important stage in her career. The article notes criticism surrounding her performances in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hi Tha and Son of Sardaar 2. This film gives her a more demanding dramatic role, with the audience set to judge her performance after its October 2 premiere.
