Filmmaker Navjot Gulati has expressed deep frustration over the prolonged delay in releasing his film, Pooja Meri Jaan. In an emotional interview, Gulati revealed that his father's dying wish was to see the film before his passing in 2024. However, the film's release has been hindered by ongoing pricing disputes with Maddock Films, the production house behind the project. Gulati claims that the co-producer, Amar Kaushik, has been unresponsive since October 2025, and negotiations over the film's distribution rights have stalled. The film was initially set for a 2024 release but has since been pushed to 2025 and now awaits release in February 2026. Gulati fears that the film may never see the light of day, echoing the fate of his previous film, Shoebite, which remains unreleased despite years of discussion. He questions the production house's commitment to small films, suggesting that their focus on big-budget projects has led to neglect of this project. The controversy raises important questions about the challenges faced by independent filmmakers in the Indian film industry. Will Pooja Meri Jaan ever be released, and what does this mean for the future of small films in Bollywood? We invite our readers to share their thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
