Dreams truly have come true for Mrunal Thakur, who someday hoped to star in a Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film after watching Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. The actor is now part of the ensemble starcast of Mehra’s sports drama Toofaan in association with Excel Entertainment and ROMP Pictures.
With Toofaan, Mrunal, who has worked with some of the leading names in the industry early in her career, now got the opportunity to work with both Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, both of whom she’s had deep admiration for.
Says Mrunal Thakur, “I kind of manifested it, I believe. I remember watching Bhaag Milkha Bhaag alone in a theatre during my college days and I wrote a huge note just assuming that Rakeysh sir would one day read my message. At that time I didn’t even know I would be an actor. Working with Excel is like a dream, especially when you have a combination of Farhan and Rakeysh sir. We were completely pampered and the treatment on set was so amazing.”
The actor is also excited that Toofaan is releasing on the OTT platform, making the film accessible to a global audience. She adds, “The fact that the film is releasing in 240 countries and territories on the OTT platform is a blessing in disguise because there are no geographical barriers here. I’m glad that the film is on Amazon since I love their content. A film like Toofaan, which is inspirational, is most needed at a time like this to motivate people during a pandemic.”
The film, the inspirational sports drama produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 21.