Not every story is meant to offer easy answers. Some are meant to make us uncomfortable, question what we accept and confront truths we would rather look away from. Directed by Navjot Gulati; produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, a Maddock Films production – Pooja Meri Jaan premieres on 2nd October 2026 on Hindi Zee 5. The intense drama follows Pooja as a series of unsettling events, forces questions around rejection, obsession, consent and the truth behind what happened.
Key details:
Title: Pooja Meri Jaan
Platform: Hindi Zee 5
Language: Hindi
Genre: Drama
Release: 2nd October 2026
Director: Navjot Gulati
Production: Maddock Films
Cast: Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi, Vikram Singh Chauhan and Vijay Raaz
What is Pooja Meri Jaan about?
At the centre of the story is Pooja, a young woman whose decision to reject a close friend’s romantic advances sets off a series of unsettling events. As the story unfolds, questions begin to emerge around what really happened, who is responsible and whether Pooja is a victim of circumstances or has a deeper connection to the events surrounding her. Huma Qureshi plays Sana, a lawyer who becomes closely involved in the case as she attempts to piece together the circumstances surrounding Pooja and uncover what lies beneath the conflicting accounts. As the truth remains elusive, Pooja Meri Jaan keeps audiences questioning where innocence ends and responsibility begins, gradually revealing the darker complexities of rejection, obsession and societal judgement.
Why Pooja Meri Jaan stands out:
- Unravels a layered mystery through shifting perspectives
- Brings Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi together in compelling roles
- Explores how quickly perception can shape the truth
- Delves into obsession, boundaries and societal judgement
- A story that raises questions without easy answers
Official statements:
Actress Mrunal Thakur, said:
“From the very beginning, I was drawn to this part because I knew it would allow me to explore the many layers I have as an actor and bring something different to the table. Pooja is a deeply layered character, and what drew me to both the film and her journey was the complexity of what unfolds around her. The role required me to navigate several emotional shades while consciously holding back the answers that the audience is meant to discover for themselves. The story constantly makes you question what you see, what you believe, and how quickly our perceptions can shape the way we judge a person or a situation. It was an intense and challenging experience, but also an incredibly rewarding one. I am excited for audiences to experience the film, unravel Pooja’s journey and engage with the questions it raises around relationships, rejection, consent, perception and, ultimately, the judgements we make as a society.”
Actress Huma Qureshi, said:
“What makes Pooja Meri Jaan interesting is that it does not look at its central situation from just one point of view. Sana brings a legal perspective into the story, as she tries to piece together what happened and understand the conflicting accounts surrounding Pooja. The film explores how perception can shape the way we understand people and events, and how difficult it can be to separate assumptions from the truth. It was a powerful experience to be part of a story that is emotionally engaging while also asking uncomfortable questions about consent, responsibility, justice and societal judgement.”
Actor Vikram Singh Chauhan, said:
“Pooja Meri Jaan is the kind of story that stays with you because it makes you question how well we really know a situation or the people involved in it. What drew me to the film was the way it explores relationships, rejection and the emotions that can emerge when boundaries are tested. The story keeps shifting your perspective and makes you question what is true and what is shaped by perception. It was an interesting and challenging experience to be part of a film that does not hand the audience easy answers, but instead encourages them to look deeper, question their assumptions and form their own understanding of what unfolds.”