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Pooja Meri Jaan: Director on Rhea Chakraborty's trial inspiration
7 Oct
Summary
- Director Gulati found inspiration for Pooja Meri Jaan from Rhea Chakraborty's trial.
- The film was written before the trial but influenced by the witch hunt.
- Gulati collaborated with a female writer for a balanced perspective.
Director Navjot Gulati shared insights into his film "Pooja Meri Jaan," starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi. He disclosed that the film's narrative was inspired by the public "witch hunt" against Rhea Chakraborty, although writing commenced before Sushant Singh Rajput's passing. Gulati stated the media trial of Chakraborty was influential, and he found the persecution to be wrong on all levels.
Gulati collaborated with female writer Kanishka to bring a crucial female perspective to the project. He admitted his initial understanding of the story was heavily male-centric, and Kanishka's input was vital in developing a comprehensive understanding of the female protagonist's experiences. The film, shot in 32 days across Delhi-NCR, aims to encourage victims of harassment to speak up.
Regarding the film's release, Gulati expressed satisfaction that the focus is now on the movie itself rather than its delayed debut. He also discussed his future projects, including "Badtameez Gill" and a dark comedy about news channels, emphasizing his desire to work across different genres to avoid repetition.
