Mrunal Thakur on why 'Jersey' is close to her heart and 'Toofan' was a dream come true

Mrunal Thakur, last seen in Netflix's anthology Ghost Stories, in a recent media interview with an online portal, talked about her forthcoming movies- Jersey and Toofan. She said that she feels blessed to be part of big-budgeted movies like Jersey and Toofan. Mrunal, in interview, revealed that she is in love with script of Jersey, which is Hindi remake of Telugu movie of same name. Mrunal Thakur exclaimed that Jersey is close to her heart because of its heart-warming script. She added that she is awaiting release of film. 

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Jersey, starring Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur in lead, narrates tale of a cricketer, who goes family way and stops pursuing his dreams. forthcoming movie is directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, who also directed Telugu version of film. Jersey is produced by Allu Arvind, Dil Raju, and Aman Gill under ir respective production banner. 

Mrunal Thakur on working with Farhan Akhtar in Toofan 

Mrunal Thakur, who will next be sharing screen with Farhan Akhtar in Rakesh Omprakash Mehra's Toofan, revealed that she has dreamt of working with director-actor duo since Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013). So, when Rakesh Omprakash Mehra approached her for Toofan she was elated, as revealed by her in same media interview. Toofan, starring Farhan Akhtar and Mrunal Thakur in lead, is touted to be a sports drama. shooting of Mrunal Thakur starrer is complete, revealed actor, and is currently in post-production. 

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Recently, Mrunal Thakur featured in a song with her Batla House co-star John Abraham. song, titled Gallan Goriyan released online on June 11, 2020. song featuring Mrunal Thakur and John Abraham already crossed more than ten million views online. 

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Talking about song, Mrunal Thakur revealed that her phone has t stopped ringing since song released. She said that everyone is praising her dancing skills, which she exclaimed to have picked up from dancing diva Madhuri Dixit. 

Mrunal Thakur's forthcoming projects

Mrunal Thakur, besides Jersey and Toofan also has Baahubali-inspired digital series in her kitty. forthcoming digital series is prequel to SS Rajamouli's Baahubali (2015), revealed Mrunal in interview. Besides upcomer, Mrunal also has Umesh Shukla's Aankh Micholi. forthcoming movie has an ensemble cast consisting of actors like Abhimanyu Dassani, Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Sharman Joshi, and Divya Dutt in prominent roles. Mrunal Thakur starrer is bankrolled by Murad Khetani and Ashwin Varde under ir production banner Cine1 Studios.