Remember Mohra actress Poonam Jhaver? this is what she is doing now
After her unforgettable Na Kajre Ki Dhar appearance in Mohra, Poonam Jhaver was seen in films like Oh My God! And R…Rajkumar. In an exclusive conversation with us, the actor opened up about his journey and the ups and downs of Bollywood.
Poonam Jhaver won everyone’s hearts with her performance in this song. Na Kajre’s edge From PawnEven though he has been away from the big screen for some time, he has not stepped away from the world of entertainment. The actor is now gearing up for a new film after a significant gap.
had an exclusive conversation with India TodayHe spoke candidly about his journey, the challenges he faced in Bollywood and his upcoming projects.
Reflecting on the years between her films, Poonam said that she remained creatively engaged despite receiving fewer acting offers. “After my last film, R…RajkumarI didn’t do films for some time but I kept myself busy with shows. For seven years, I organized the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards, which honored top actors. Later, I produced a Marathi film, flame, And continued creating content on social media. The offers I got for mainstream films didn’t feel right to me and I never wanted to do roles that I didn’t enjoy. I focused on projects that really mattered.”
The actor also talked about the challenges he faced in the industry. “When I started I was very young and people liked my work, but I was not from the film industry. There was a lot of nepotism there. If no one wanted to give you work, you didn’t get work. I turned down many offers that didn’t feel right, which created backlash against me. Still, I remained strong and focused. Later, I became the youngest female producer in the industry and continued making films and music albums.”
Reminiscing about her work, Poonam shares memories from the sets Pawn. “Working with Sunil Shetty, Akshay Kumar and others was unforgettable. The role I got was important, and I am very grateful to Rajeev Rai ji for giving me that milestone. I have seen many ups and downs, but I don’t dwell on the past. I believe in standing firm, taking opportunities as they come, and staying true to myself.”
Recalling an incident on the sets of one of her previous films, Poonam also talked about facing tough experiences in the film industry. Without naming anyone, he said he had to endure extremely unprofessional behaviour.
“I have faced such situations many times in this industry, but what I experienced R…RajkumarThe set was particularly disturbing. Even today, after so many years, when you finally get a film, some actresses want to take all the credit and treat others as disposable. This mentality has brought the industry down. People do not respect those working around them. If you give someone a role, that character deserves dignity and importance,” she said.
The situation was different in the streaming world. He said, “On OTT platforms, every character has a strong background and value, but in films, it is still mostly about the hero and heroine. Everyone else is treated like ‘trash’. This is very wrong.”
She said she didn’t want to dwell on the past. “Whatever happened to me, I have suppressed it. But such behavior comes back with people. Tell me, where is the director.” R Rajkumar Today? How long has it been since he started making a film? To move forward in life, you should never hurt anyone.”
Released on 6 December 2013, R…Prince It is directed by Prabhudeva and stars Sonakshi Sinha and Shahid Kapoor in the lead roles.
She is telling about her upcoming film KalinkaPoonam said, “It’s not really a comeback, but I am doing a film after a long time. My role is quite spiritual. I play a young, vibrant and positive woman. The story is set in Uttarakhand and revolves around local beliefs and the bond between humans and nature. My character is at the center of the story, helping and guiding people from her perspective.”
He also talked about another project, tentatively titled undefeatedWhose shooting is being done in Rajasthan. He said, “It is inspired by real events and local traditions. I am confident that it will make a strong impact and will also win awards. I am excited to bring this story to life.”
Poonam Jhaver will be seen next time KalinkaWritten by Dheeraj Mishra and directed by Dharmik Hemkumar. The film is produced by Vagish Saraswat under Filmonia Productions.
