The trailer for Pooja Meri Jaan dropped on September 24, 2026, and it packs a heavy emotional punch. Starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi, the film follows a young woman whose simple act of turning down a friend’s romantic proposal spirals into a public nightmare. The two-minute-28-second trailer shows Pooja, a theatre actress, getting arrested after her close friend Aniket, played by Vikram Singh Chauhan, takes his own life following her rejection. The film is set to premiere on ZEE5 on October 2, 2026.
What Happens in the Trailer
The trailer opens with a heartbreaking voice note from Aniket. He tells Pooja he had planned his entire future with her, but she turned him down after a five-year relationship. He takes his own life, and Pooja is arrested and charged in connection with his death.
Huma Qureshi plays Sana, a lawyer who promises to help Pooja and get her out of trouble. As the case moves to court, the prosecution accuses Pooja of leading men on and using Aniket for money. Sana argues that Pooja simply loved him as a friend, not as a romantic partner.
The trailer shows public opinion turning against Pooja. Aniket’s grieving mother demands justice. The media paints Pooja as a morally questionable woman. The visuals show her in prison, looking broken, while the outside world judges her without knowing the full story.
The Cast and What They Bring
Mrunal Thakur leads the film as Pooja Dogra. In a statement, she said the role required her to hold back answers that the audience needs to discover for themselves. She called it an intense and rewarding experience.
Huma Qureshi plays Sana, the lawyer trying to piece together what really happened. Qureshi said the film does not look at the situation from just one point of view. Her character brings a legal perspective into a story full of conflicting accounts.
Vikram Singh Chauhan plays Aniket, the man whose death sets everything in motion. Vijay Raaz also appears in a key role. The supporting cast includes Charu Shankar and Priyansh Jora.
The Four-Year Wait
Pooja Meri Jaan was announced in 2022 and wrapped production nearly four years ago. The film was originally set to premiere on JioCinema, but the platform’s merger with Disney+ Hotstar created logistical problems. Director Navjot Gulati had spoken publicly about financial disagreements over the acquisition price between the platform and producer Maddock Films, which led to the long delay.
Gulati told HT City that the story deals with abetment to suicide, which he feels was relevant four years ago and remains relevant today.
Who Made This Film
Navjot Gulati directs the film and shares writing credits with Kanishka. Vipasha Arvind is the co-director. Niren Bhatt handled additional screenplay and dialogue. Vishal Mishra composed the music.
Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik produced the film under the Maddock Films banner. Sharada Karki Jalota and Pooja Prem Patheja are co-producers.
The film has received an A certificate from the Censor Board, with a runtime of around two hours.
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When and Where to Watch
Pooja Meri Jaan premieres on ZEE5 on October 2, 2026, in Hindi. The release coincides with Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India. The film will be available to stream for audiences in India, the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and other regions where ZEE5 operates.
The trailer has already sparked conversations online about consent, rejection, and how quickly public opinion can turn against someone without all the facts.
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