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Sonal Chauhan says she loves being called the Jannat Girl and does not feel her debut film overshadows her other work.
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News18•24-09-2026, 18:05
Sonal Chauhan Embraces 'Jannat Girl' Tag, Delighted by New 'Mumtaz' Recognition
  • •Sonal Chauhan expresses joy at being called the ‘Jannat Girl’ and Zoya, considering it a rare privilege for an actor to be remembered so strongly for a debut performance.
  • •She sees the enduring affection for Jannat as a testament to the love audiences gave her first film, making the experience special.
  • •Sonal is delighted that audiences now also identify her as Mumtaz from Mirzapur The Movie, calling it a significant achievement for an actor when remembered by character names.
  • •She praised her Jannat co-star Emraan Hashmi, calling him ‘super talented’ and an ‘underrated actor’ who truly deserves his current success and unique space in Hindi cinema.
  • •Regarding Jannat 3, Sonal clarified that no discussions have taken place yet but remains hopeful for a ‘beautiful and magical’ third installment if it happens.

Key Questions Answered

Sonal Chauhan plays the role of Mumtaz Bibi in Mirzapur The Movie.

Sonal Chauhan clarified that no conversations or discussions have taken place yet regarding Jannat 3.

Sonal landed the role unexpectedly when she went to meet director Gurmeet Singh for an entirely different project.