Filmmaker's Father Dies Waiting For Delayed Film

Filmmaker Navjot Gulati has revealed that his film 'Pooja Meri Jaan' has been significantly delayed, leading to immense personal distress. Gulati's father, whose last wish was to see the film, passed away in 2024 without its release. He frequently inquired about the film's progress in his final months.

The primary obstacle identified by Gulati is a prolonged pricing disagreement with a streaming platform, which has spanned nine months. The film, originally commissioned for OTT and slated for release in 2024, was later pushed to 2025, and is now targeting February 2026.

Gulati further alleges that production house Maddock Films is not prioritizing smaller films like 'Pooja Meri Jaan.' He expressed concerns that the production house might be holding out for an unrealistically high price, similar to the fate of Shoojit Sircar's 'Shoebite.'

Co-producer Amar Kaushik has reportedly not responded to Gulati's communications since October 2025. Gulati is seeking accountability from the production house, questioning why alternative release strategies, such as theatrical releases for initially OTT-commissioned films, are not being explored.