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SMALL HINDI FILM AND DISNEY ANIMATION ADVENTURE TO TRY ITS LUCK AT THE BOX OFFICE IN THIS DRY WEEK

Last week, there were 2 major releases at the box office, namely Jurassic World: Dominion and Janhit Mein Jaari. As expected, Janhit Mein Jaari’s buzz was limited and word of mouth was strictly okay. Hence, its collections have been poor and its lifetime numbers are expected to be Rs. 4-5 crores. Meanwhile, Jurassic World: Dominion is having a great run. Its advance bookings were low and hence, many felt that it wouldn't open well. Surprisingly, on Friday, ticket sales picked up and the film ended up collecting Rs. 35.50 crores in 3 days (including paid previews on Thursday). On the weekdays, it is steady at lower levels though as the reports are mixed.

And in the second week too, Jurassic World: Dominion will be the dominant film as the new releases don’t seem exciting. The biggest Hindi release is Nikamma. It stars Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia along with Shilpa Shetty in a supporting role. It is directed by Sabbir Khan of Heropanti and Baaghi fame and is an official remake of the hit Telugu film, Middle Class Abbayi. The trailer gives the impression that it is a fun-filled masala entertainer. However, the trailer has not got unanimous appreciation. Songs haven’t worked as well, including the remix of ‘Nikamma’. As a result, the buzz is very limited.

Last week, Janhit Mein Jaari opened at Rs. 40 lakhs. It remains to be seen if Nikamma opens better than that. Due to the action quotient, it can have an advantage in B and C centres.

The other major release tomorrow is Lightyear. It is a spin-off of the Toy Story film series and serves as an origin story of the character of Buzz Lightyear. It is produced by Disney and Pixar and these production houses enjoy a considerable following in India and the same goes for Toy Story. However, being an animation film and also a niche fare, Lightyear won’t be a huge grosser in our country like a Jurassic World or a Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Toy Story 4, which was released exactly 3 years ago, had opened at Rs. 72 lakhs and ended up collecting Rs. 7.59 crores in its lifetime. Lightyear can open in the same range or maybe better and then can have good growth on Saturday and Sunday. In other words, Lightyear can open better than Nikamma and can even do better than the Abhimanyu Dassani starrer in the long run.

Finally, there’s Ittu Si Baat, which will also be released in cinemas on June 17. It is produced by Luka Chuppi and Mimi director, Laxman Utekar. The star cast is unknown and the film has no awareness. As a result, it’ll sink without a trace.

We were told we can't talk about condoms on national television while promoting Janhit Mein Jaari-Nushrratt Bharuccha

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‘I HAVE NEVER SHIED AWAY FROM SUPPORTING THE SCRIPT’
Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; June 11, 2022)

After playing glamorous parts in quintessential commercial films, Nushrratt Bharuccha gradually moved towards content-driven movies that revolved around social issues. In Janhit Mein Jaari, which released yesterday, the actress is seen in a similar light, but this time around, she goes that extra mile as she takes on an unconventional subject that has her playing a condom saleswoman. In a conversation with BT, Nushrratt talks about taking on hatke characters and the new turn in her career. Excerpts:

In Janhit Mein Jaari, you play the role of a saleswoman appointed to sell condoms. How did you react to this role and weren’t you sceptical of playing the part considering it revolved around sex and condoms – subjects that are still fairly taboo in our country?
When I was offered this role, not once did I feel awkward or wonder whether or not I should do this film. Ek phase tha, jab bolte the ki ladki filmon mein kaam nahi kar sakti, phir bolne lage ladki late-night call centre mein kaam nahi kar sakti… see, women here have always faced these hurdles, but we overcame them. I did the same with this project. Also, I was confident about it as Raaj Shaandilyaa (writer/producer of the film), who is known to make clean comedies and had directed me in Dream Girl, was associated with it. Had it come from someone else, I would be cautious, but here I was sure ke subject bhale yeh ho, yeh log kuch crass nahi banayenge and that the film will cater to a family audience.

When were you first exposed to sex education?
I think I was in 7th grade when I heard about condoms for the first time during the sex education session in school. The learning from that period was further inculcated and cemented in my mind when I returned home. My parents learnt that I had a sex education class, and so they sat me down and reiterated it to me from a different perspective. I feel information about topics as sensitive as these should be imparted by schools and parents in tandem. Also, it is important that parents talk about sex to their children because kids trust their parents. What if they learn about it from the wrong person and develop a wrong perspective about it?

You started your career with all-out glamourous roles, but in the past couple of years, we have seen you move towards hatke characters, which are probably giving you more scope to showcase your potential as an actress. What do you attribute this change in your career to?
It is all thanks to the audience. As actresses, there has been a point in our careers where we were fighting for one scene or dialogue in films. There was a time when we wondered what were we doing in this film? And why were we standing in the background? So, actresses have always carved for powerful parts. However, the audience, maybe, was somewhere not ready to see us like that. I think this shift happened over a period of time. Today, there are women who are striding ahead in their careers without any support. They are running their own house. Also, there are men who have seen women in their families rise and be the frontrunners of the house. And so, their stories have become inspirational. My father has seen me struggle and reach where I am. So, a subject that is driven by a woman will interest him, and that holds true for other men as well. Woh connection aur relatability aa gayi hai. So, the more extraordinary the story is (about a woman), the keener the audience is to watch it.

Would you say that now you are being offered challenging parts as the lens through which filmmakers are viewing you has changed?
Personally, as an actor, I am extremely happy with the kind of space I have created for myself. At the time of Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, my aunt would say, “Agli baar tu kuch aisi picture kyun nahi karti jahan par tu actually kuch kar rahi ho.” Then, when films like Chhalaang, Chhorii or a web project like Ajeeb Daastaans happened, I started feeling satisfied as an actor. Even my family was happy about this change. It has been a fun, fruitful and rewarding journey. It wasn’t easy though, and yes, there were emotional setbacks along the way too. If you are considered for a movie, but things don’t work out, then it’s fine, but what hurts the most is when you are not even considered for a particular project. In that phase, your mind can either drown you or lead you. I chose the latter by focusing on my work and celebrating the work that came my way. Personally, I would like to balance out my choices. However, post Chhorii there has been an influx of female-oriented scripts coming my way. Filmmakers tell me that when I started out, they could not imagine me beyond my glam avatar, but that has changed now.

Professionally, you seem to be in a happy space, but what about your personal life? You have been single, don’t you feel the need for someone special in your life?
My personal life has gone into some black hole (laughs!) Honestly, you need two things to have a healthy romantic life time and a person. Chalo, ek koi ladka bhi ho mere paas as an option toh main time nikaal bhi lu. Par koi hain hi nahi aas pass. I am constantly shooting. I don’t want to date somebody from the same field as me. Otherwise, the conversations tend to revolve around work. I would prefer to hang out with somebody who comes from another background and a different school of thought. But where do I find a human like this? I have been advised to get on dating apps, which I am not into! So, let’s see…
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Nushrratt Bharuccha doesn’t allow her prejudices or beliefs to impact her film choices
Sugandha Rawal (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 11, 2022)

Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha says she’s always strived to steer away from her prejudices and beliefs while picking projects, and her latest release, Janhit Mein Jaari, echoes that. “I started by [playing] the girl no one liked, an annoying and manipulative girlfriend. I have come from hate to this point. I don’t think any actress would have chosen a role like that,” she says, referring to the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise.

She continues, “At one point, I played a villain (Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety; 2018). I have never shied away from supporting the script and the need of the role beyond my own prejudices, beliefs or biases. I have three more female-led films lined up. It’s not like I am going out there and looking for such subjects. I think the most rewarding part is that the audience is liking it.”

The 37-year-old is seen selling condoms in a small town in Madhya Pradesh in her latest release, as the film aims to start a conversation around illegal abortions, overpopulation and the taboo attached to condoms. “The subject gave me an opportunity to headline a subject that I don’t consider taboo. Very rarely have I succumbed to societal or peer pressure, so it (doing the film) was not a difficult choice,” the actor shares.

While Bharuccha and the makers are proud of the film’s subject, they had a tough time promoting it. “We go on several shows to promote a film. All of them told us that we can’t talk about this topic (condoms) on national television. I don’t get that. This film got a U/A certificate and the censor board gave us a clean chit. Then I wonder what is it that will impact the audience negatively,” the Dream Girl (2019), Chhorii and Ajeeb Daastaans (both 2021) actor ends.
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Nushrratt, who plays a condom saleswoman in Janhit Mein Jaari, on how it’s important to give out message of safe sex to people
Uma Ramasubramanian (MID-DAY; June 11, 2022)

Nushrratt Bharuccha's recent release Janhit Mein Jaari sees her as a small-town woman who sells condoms for a living despite societal resistance. With the social comedy, director Jai Basantu Singh hopes to remove the hesitance around condom use. Bharuccha says she didn’t think twice before diving into the film’s world, eager to take the subject to people. “I never thought whether other actors would hesitate [to take on the role]. I don’t think about the taboos around the subject, I just go ahead and do it. We need to break the taboo around condoms. That was what the team pushed for,” states the actor. 

Janhit Mein Jaari is not the first Hindi film in recent times to tackle the issue head-on. Where Aparshakti Khurana’s Helmet (2021) highlighted the importance of safe sex, the upcoming Chhhatriwali has a similar theme, with Rakul Preet Singh playing a condom tester. Bharuccha says it’s not unusual to have two or more films revolving around the same subject.

“Just because a similar topic has been attempted before, it [doesn’t imply that] we shouldn’t make a film on it. There are so many love stories, each made from a different point of view. So, I don’t get worried about it. What we have made is different [from the other two movies].”

Nushrratt Bharuccha: Need to break the taboo around condoms

(Crisp) Movie Review: JANHIT MEIN JAARI by FENIL SETA

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Janhit Mein Jaari rests on an interesting idea. The trailer was funny and that it’s produced and written by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the director and writer of Dream Girl, which had heightened expectations. Sadly, the film fails to entice as the narrative is all over the place. There are far too many tracks and the focus shifts from the principal track far too often. Also, a few plot points are similar to Dream Girl and last year’s film, Helmet. On the positive side, a few scenes are well executed. One particular sequence in the second half involving Sumit Gulati and Tinnu Anand is too funny. Speaking of performances, Nushrratt Bharuccha tries her best and gives an able performance. Her comic timing is quite good overall. Anud Singh Dhaka is dashing and gives a confident performance. Paritosh Pati Tripathi is fair but gets sidelined in the second half. Vijay Raaz, Brijendra Kala, Ishtiyak Khan and Sapna Sand are dependable. Sumit Gulati and Tinnu Anand leave a mark. All in all, Janhit Mein Jaari is a disappointing watch.

My rating - ** out of 5!

Fenil's Bollywood Talk # 729

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WILL JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION TURN OUT TO BE THE FIRST RS. 100 CRORE GROSSER IN THIS FRANCHISE?

The coming Friday and the next won’t be that significant when it comes to Bollywood films as only small and mid-sized films will try their luck. The film that everyone has set their eyes on is Jurassic World: Dominion. It will have paid previews today from 4:00 pm onwards and a full-day release from tomorrow. It is the sixth and final film in the Jurassic Park franchise. The fifth part, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom had ended on a high, showing dinosaurs escaping and entering the forests and urban areas. As a result, there is a lot of excitement and curiosity to see what happens next. Even otherwise, the series has always been a favourite among Indian audiences. The first film in this franchise, which was released in 1994, was the first Hollywood blockbuster in India. Ever since all the Jurassic Park movies have done well.

Jurassic World, which was released in 2015, did a huge business of Rs. 90.62 crore. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, meanwhile, ended its run in India with collections amounting to Rs. 82.81 crore. As a result, the trade and industry expect Jurassic World: Dominion to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom had a full-day release on Thursday. On Day 1, it collected Rs. 5.50 crore followed by Rs. 7 crore on Friday. On its first Saturday and Sunday, its collections went upto Rs. 11.50 crore and Rs. 13.25 crore respectively. Since Jurassic World: Dominion has only paid previews, the collections on Thursday are expected to be in the range of Rs. 1 crore. Tomorrow, that is on Friday, the collections should be fair, in the range of Rs. 5 to 7 crore. If word of mouth is positive, the collections will be in double digits on Saturday and Sunday and hopefully more than what Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom had collected in its first weekend way back in 2018. Last week’s Samrat Prithviraj has underperformed. Hence, Jurassic World: Dominion has a clean run till June 24 and can excel at the box office. However, if its word of mouth is not positive, its collections won’t go beyond Rs. 60-65 crore.

The other major release of the week is Janhit Mein Jaari, starring Nushrratt Bharuccha in the central role. It is written and produced by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the director and writer of Dream Girl. It tells the story of a small-town girl who markets condoms for a living and how it leads to trouble in her life. The trailer is funny and the one-liners are quite witty. However, the buzz is very limited. The makers have come up with an interesting idea to attract viewers. They have introduced an offer wherein viewers will be able to watch the film at just Rs. 100 at any theatre in India on day 1. The offer is valid for all normal seats except the recliner and luxury seat class. The makers faced a bit of a tough time in implementing it. Ultimately, while most theatres have decided to sell the tickets at Rs. 100 or Rs. 112, a few premium ones have priced the tickets at Rs. 150. It remains to be seen if this strategy helps in increasing footfall.

There are only seven kinds of stories and nine emotions in the school of filmmaking-Rakul Preet Singh

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Rakul Preet Singh: Seven kinds of stories, nine emotions around

Saying that distinct stories are made from same elements, Rakul unfazed about Chhatriwali’s similarity with Janhit Mein Jaari
Hiren Kotwani (MID-DAY; May 13, 2022)

Nushrratt Bharuccha is gearing up for the June release of Janhit Mein Jaari, a comedy that sees her as a small-town woman who sells condoms for a living despite societal resistance. Jai Basantu Singh’s directorial venture has an interesting premise, but may face a hurdle — incidentally, Rakul Preet Singh’s Chhatriwali is centred on a similar theme. In the Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar-directed film, Singh plays a condom tester.

Many would argue that Bharuccha’s comedy has the advantage of releasing first, but Singh is unperturbed. “I don’t look at it like that,” she says. “There are only seven kinds of stories and nine emotions in the school of filmmaking. How you do permutations and combinations [to tell a story] is up to you.”

It’s not unusual for two films to explore the same subject. About 20 years ago, five films were made on freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, including Ajay Devgn’s The Legend Of Bhagat Singh (2002). Not too long ago, Devgn starred in Drishyam (2015), which was a remake of the Malayalam film of the same name, and had glaring similarities with Keigo Higashino’s celebrated novel The Devotion Of Suspect X. That hasn’t deterred Sujoy Ghosh from attempting an adaptation of the novel with Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Singh has complete faith in Chhatriwali, which also stars Sumeet Vyas. Asserting that the treatment counts, she says, “We have been watching action for decades. It’s kicking, punching, hitting and so on, but in every film, it is treated differently. It ultimately boils down to whether the film is good or not.”

With Chhorii, I could take the audience on an emotional journey & make them cry-Nushrratt Bharuccha

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Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; December 5, 2021)

Nushrratt Bharuccha is thrilled with the appreciation that’s come her way for her portrayal of a pregnant woman in the recently released horror film Chhorii. The actress has previously essayed glamourous roles in the Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, and entertained the audience in movies like Dream Girl and Chhalaang. With Chorrii, she proved her mettle as a performer. In a conversation with BT, Nushrratt talks about her growth as an actor, pushing her boundaries with Chhorii and making brave career choices. Excerpts:

You have been winning a lot of praise for your performance as a heavily pregnant woman in Chhorii. What were your expectations when you agreed to be a part of this film?
I can’t tell you if I expected anything in particular from Chhorii because it is such a layered film. People didn’t know that it’s not just a horror flick, as eventually, it turns into an emotional subject (with a social message).

I could not predict what the audience would feel. I could only hope that they are able to understand the message beyond the supernatural things they see in the film. The reality that we show in the film about what human beings are capable of doing to other human beings is scarier than a supernatural or a paranormal presence. People have come back with responses that indicate that they were deeply moved and impacted by its message apart from being scared. I am happy that it has hit the right chord.

How challenging was this film for you? What was the biggest takeaway from this project?
It was an extremely challenging role because I didn’t know what it was like to be pregnant. I didn’t know what it is to have maternal instincts. I did a lot of research and homework to play a heavily pregnant woman because if people could not connect to the character and believe that she is eight months pregnant, the film would fall flat. I live off this nervous energy. If I am not constantly nervous and questioning myself, then I will never actually find out whether I am going wrong. The biggest takeaway has been that I have learnt to surrender myself completely to a director, a story and a character. After 28 days of the uninterrupted shoot in the sugarcane fields, I had forgotten that I was Nushrratt. It took me two months to get back to my routine life once I was home. The scenes in the film where you see me cry on screen were too heavy for me, and I was actually crying while filming them. As Sakshi, I had grasped all the emotions and let it take over me. Also, it takes me a while to get these characters out of my system after the film’s shoot. It took me two months to let go of Sakshi. When you take on such characters, you have these emotional triggers, and if you don’t start cutting them out of your system, then they can crop up anytime, which is not good for an actor’s mental health.

What’s been the best compliment you received for Chhorii?
The fact that I have had people calling me and telling me that with Chhorii, I made them cry touched me. So far, through my films, I have only made my audience laugh or made them hate me or entertained them. But this time around, people told me that as Sakshi, I took them on an emotional journey that made me feel proud. People have told me that we did not expect to cry while watching this film, but you made us cry. This has been the biggest compliment for me.

With Chhorii, do you feel more confident as an actor to make braver career choices?
I have always been somebody who wants to take up challenging roles. Not that I have always been confident. I have pretty much second guessed myself on an everyday basis. I haven’t been to an acting school or learnt to act formally. The only thing I have fallen back upon is my learning-on-the-job mantra. It is through workshops and narrations I learn about my character. There is a certain joy in discovering your character on the go. Just like Chhorii, every film and character of mine has given me a certain confidence to take up something interesting in the future. The next film that I am going to announce will leave everyone surprised. Today, I am in such a phase of my career that it is not about me choosing something, but things are just happening to me. I feel the universe is coming together and is turning my thoughts into reality. Among my forthcoming projects, I am a part of a film that has a social message attached to it, while another film is completely out-of-the-box. I am doing a massy entertainer like Janhit Mein Jaari and then there is Ram Setu, which I am proud to be a part of.

Janhit Mein Jaari shoot paused after Covid-19 outbreak on set

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HINDUSTAN TIMES (November 3, 2021)

The filming schedule of Nushrratt Bharuccha-starrer Janhit Mein Jaari, which began on October 26 in Gwalior has been temporarily paused due to Coronavirus.

According to reports, four members of the crew tested positive and the makers decided to isolate everyone immediately. They also took the swift call to send everyone home without any further delay and hence, the production had to be paused.

It will now resume on November 27, after the mandatory two-week quarantine for everyone present on the set. The film is said to wrap up by December 12.

Earlier, the film’s production had to be halted when Bharuccha sprained her leg in October, during a Holi song sequence shoot. The film also stars Anud Dhaka, Annu Kapoor and Paritosh Tripathi.

Vinod Bhanushali & Raaj Shaandilyaa’s Janhit Mein Jaari goes on floors with Nushrratt Bharuccha

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BOMBAY TIMES (September 25, 2021)

Bhanushali Studios Limited has joined hands with writer-director Raaj Shaandilyaa for a multi-film deal. First to go on floors is an unusual but relevant film that’s full of laughter — Janhit Mein Jaari — starring Nushrratt Bharuccha, Annu Kapoor, Anud Singh Dhaka and Paritosh Tripathi. The shooting of the film, written by Raaj Shaandilyaa and directed by debutant Jai Basantu Singh, commenced in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, recently.

The film promises to break stereotypes with its subject that is apt for today’s time. It will see Nushrratt Bharuccha showing her acting skills in a role that she has never portrayed before. Dream Girl director-writer Raaj has shed light on a crucial issue faced in an unusual yet comical way.

Nushrratt, who is excited about her role and subject of the film, says, “Janhit Mein Jaari has an extremely interesting concept. From the moment I heard it, I knew that I had to be a part of it. Collaborating with Raaj once again after Dream Girl is an absolute delight. I am excited to be a part of this female franchise being backed by Bhanushali Studios Ltd.”

Vinod Bhanushali says, “I have always been an admirer of good storytelling that gets you thinking. Janhit Mein Jaari is exactly that. The story is engrossing, moving and sends a message in the trademark Raaj Shaandilyaa humour. Nushrratt is going to break new ground with her role.”

Raaj Shaandilyaa says, “The film not only addresses a couple of socially relevant issues, but also makes some valid points that we need to think about. Nushrratt is a wonderful actress, and after Dream Girl, I couldn't think of anyone else for this film. I’m excited about my collaboration with Vinod Bhanushali and hope to bring many more such interesting and new stories on screen.”

Presented by Raaj Shaandilyaa, a Bhanushali Studios Limited and Think Ink Picturez Ltd production in association with Shree Raghav Entertainment LLP, Janhit Mein Jaari is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Vishal Gurnani, Raaj Shaandilyaa, Vimal Lahoti, Shradha Chandavarkar, Bunty Raghav and Rajesh Raghav, and co-produced by Juhi Parekh Mehta.

Due to rising Covid cases in Uttar Pradesh, Janhit Mein Jaari to now roll in Madhya Pradesh

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As shooting is curbed in UP due to Covid-19 crisis, Raaj Shaandilyaa to roll Nushrratt-starrer Janhit Mein Jaari in MP
Shaheen Parkar (MID-DAY; June 3, 2021)

If Raaj Shaandilyaa had his way, Nushrratt Bharuccha-starrer Janhit Mein Jaari would have rolled in Uttar Pradesh in late-April. However, with many states going into a lockdown in the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, the producer has had to do a rethink. “According to the guidelines, we cannot shoot in Uttar Pradesh. The state witnessed a spike in cases, and things may be improving now, but we cannot venture into the state until further notice,” says Shaandilyaa, who has also penned the script of the comedy.

He now intends to take the film to Chanderi and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh instead. “It’s a small-town story, so these places serve as ideal locations. We are tweaking the story to suit the new locale.”

Bharuccha plays an executive at a condom manufacturing company in her second collaboration with Shaandilyaa after Dream Girl (2019). Last month, director Tejas Deoskar announced his film that will see Rakul Preet Singh play a condom tester. Shaandilyaa is not worried about the similar themes as he says, “They are different films, and my movie was planned last year.”

Nushrratt Bharuccha to play a condom sales executive in Janhit Mein Jaari

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Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; May 20, 2021)

In an interview with Bombay Times, Nushrratt Bharuccha had said that she was getting typecast in Bollywood, but lately, she has managed to break away from the glamourous image that was associated with her. The Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety actress had said, “When a story or character appeals to me, the actor in me doesn’t put it into a bucket of commercial or non-commercial. It’s the greed of portraying a challenging character that attracts me to a film.”

And luckily, she seems to have found the challenge in writer, producer Raaj Shaandilyaa’s next titled, Janhit Mein Jaari. In this comedy venture, Nushrratt will be seen playing the role of a condom sales executive. Shedding more light on the role, the filmmaker says, “Nushrratt’s character hails from a small town. She is a well-educated and progressive woman. She’s looking for a job and finds one where she’s placed as a sales and promotions executive at a condom manufacturing company.”

Filmmaker Raaj Shaandilyaa says, “In the film, Nushrratt hops between selling condoms at medical stores and also runs promotions in different areas of the locality. The film also focuses on the repercussions she faces in her personal life due to her profession, which is rare for a woman.”

This is the second time the filmmaker is collaborating with the actress. He had earlier directed Dream Girl, which featured her along with Ayushmann Khurrana. He shares, “I had discussed the story with Nushrratt when we were shooting for Dream Girl in Mathura. After learning about the bold character, she got really excited. Toh Nushrratt se mujhe yeh character karwana hi tha, because most filmmakers wouldn’t imagine her doing a part like this on screen.” The film also stars Amyra Dastur and Ravi Kishan in interesting roles.

While the film was set to go on the floor on April 25, it was pushed due to the pandemic. Now, if the situation improves, the project might take off around August. Raaj Shaandilyaa says, “We are planning to shoot in Chanderi and Bhopal. For her part, Nushrratt will also learn the nuances of the local language.”

I have great comic timing, and nobody has tapped into that yet-Nushrratt Bharuccha

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Certain that her comic timing is worthy of attention, Nushrratt Bharuccha says upcoming laugh riot Janhit Mein Jaari will establish her command over genre
Uma Ramasubramanian (MID-DAY; December 31, 2020)

Albeit given the opportunity to tickle the funny bone in films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Nushrratt Bharuccha says her upcoming comedy will see her exploit her comic skills in entirety. "I have great comic timing, and nobody has tapped into that yet," says the actor, who will feature in Raaj Shaandilyaa's Janhit Mein Jaari.

While noted comedians refer to it as a difficult genre to crack, Bharuccha perceives it to be "stress-free". "It is such a fun [genre]. If I stress about it, I will probably lose the sense of pleasure that must be associated with it. I will take to reading sessions with Raaj and comprehend the character. Once I crack that, I will be able to understand the film's tonality."

Bharuccha assures cinephiles that female actors have rarely been seen portraying the kind of comedy that she will, in the film. "People are not used to seeing films front-lined by women, especially comedies. I am keen to see how Raaj presents it. We will shoot in March."

Omung Kumar's directorial venture stars Bharuccha alongside Pavail Gulati, who featured as Taapsee Pannu's husband in the film, Thappad.

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