After remaining unreleased for nearly 4 years, Pooja Meri Jaan, starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi, is finally set to achieve audiences through streaming. The thriller has officially found a platform on ZEE5, bringing an end to years of uncertainty surrounding its release. While the streaming service has announced the film as a part of its upcoming content slate, the official premiere date is yet to be revealed.
Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi starrer Pooja Meri Jaan set to stream on ZEE5 after four-year delay
Directed by Navjot Gulati and produced under Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Movies banner, Pooja Meri Jaan was originally planned as a direct-to-digital release on JioCinema. Nevertheless, following the merger of JioCinema with Disney+ Hotstar, the film’s release plans were stalled, leaving its future uncertain for an prolonged period. The prolonged delay reportedly left each the solid and makers frustrated because the project remained in limbo.
Alongside Pooja Meri Jaan, ZEE5 also announced an intensive Hindi content slate featuring several recent movies and series. Upcoming shows include Kambli, inspired by the lifetime of former cricketer Vinod Kambli, The Scam: Leaked, Coffee King, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0 hosted by R. Madhavan, and the return of the classic Zee Horror Show. Popular franchises corresponding to Rangbaaz, Janaawar, and Bakaiti are also returning with recent seasons.
The platform’s film lineup includes Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mouni Roy, Bandar featuring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Vaani Kapoor’s Sarvgunn Sampann, in addition to Ghamasaan, Ikroop, and Dalimb.
Earlier this yr, director Navjot Gulati spoke in regards to the emotional and skilled impact of the prolonged delay. He revealed that his father, who passed away in 2024, spent the ultimate months of his life asking when the film can be released. The filmmaker also alleged that co-producer Amar Kaushik stopped responding to his calls and messages after October 2025. Navjot claimed the film was held back on account of a pricing dispute, alleging that Maddock Movies was unwilling to sell it below its expected valuation. He further questioned why a theatrical release was never explored, citing Vadh 2 for example of an OTT-backed film that eventually made it to cinemas.
In line with Navjot, the delay has adversely affected his profession, as producers have change into hesitant to collaborate with him while his accomplished debut film remained unreleased. He even expressed willingness to purchase back the film himself if the producers selected not to maneuver forward. Pooja Meri Jaan explores the themes of stalking and cybercrime and in addition stars Vikram Singh Chauhan and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles. The film accomplished shooting and post-production by the tip of 2022.
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