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Mrunal Thakur Champions Consent in New Film Pooja Meri Jaan
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News18•14-10-2026, 13:30
Mrunal Thakur Champions Consent in New Film Pooja Meri Jaan
- •Actor Mrunal Thakur actively pursued her role in Pooja Meri Jaan after hearing its powerful premise about consent and the principle that no means no.
- •The film follows Pooja, a free-spirited woman who faces intense public backlash after rejecting a marriage proposal from a friend who later dies by suicide.
- •Co-starring Huma Qureshi as a lawyer defending Pooja, the movie addresses the psychological toll of societal pressure and lack of consent.
- •Directed by Navjot Gulati and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Pooja Meri Jaan is currently streaming on ZEE5 and has received overwhelming praise.
Key Questions Answered
Mrunal Thakur proactively reached out to producer Dinesh Vijan, asking to audition for the character of Pooja after hearing about the film's premise concerning consent and a woman's right to say no.
The film Pooja Meri Jaan is currently streaming on the ZEE5 platform.
Huma Qureshi plays the role of Sana, a lawyer friend who steps in to defend Pooja during her trial.
