Filmmaker Navjot Gulati has opened up about the prolonged delay of his film Pooja Meri Jaan, alleging that ongoing pricing disagreements are preventing its release. In a heartfelt interview with Variety India, Gulati revealed that his father, who passed away in 2024, had expressed a strong desire to see the movie before his death.

“He kept asking me ‘Kab aayegi teri Pooja’ and I kept telling him soon. But it was not to be,” Gulati shared, revealing the emotional weight that the film carries for him and his family.

The issues began when the film was initially slated to release in 2024, only to be postponed to 2025 and now is currently set for February 2026. Gulati claims that co-producer Amar Kaushik has not responded to his calls or messages since October 2025. In his allegations, Gulati expressed frustration over the lack of accountability from the production house, Maddock Films.

“I’m tired of calling and texting and yet not hearing back. The only reason I'm telling this to the world is because they refuse to have any sort of accountability,” he lamented.

Despite interest from a streaming platform, negotiations over pricing have stretched on for nine months without resolution, leading Gulati to label the situation an “unending cycle.” Originally designed for an OTT debut on JioCinema, the film's trajectory changed after the platform's merger with Disney+ Hotstar, leaving the production team exploring alternative deals.

Gulati criticized the approach of Maddock Films, stating, “They are so consumed by big movies now that they don’t care about the small films they have made.” He referenced another project, Vadh 2, that made a successful transition from an OTT release to theatrical viewing, suggesting a similar path could benefit Pooja Meri Jaan.

He expressed his deep fears of the film facing a fate similar to that of Shoebite, which has remained unreleased despite extensive discussions. In an emotional social media post last year, Gulati reflected on losing his father and the regret that came with not being able to showcase what he described as his “life’s best work.”

As of now, there has been no public response from the makers of Pooja Meri Jaan regarding Gulati's recent comments.