The highly anticipated trailer for Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film, Ulajh, has been unveiled. In this cinematic venture, Janhvi essays the role of Suhana Bhatia, the youngest deputy high commissioner in the Indian Foreign Services.
However, her ascent to this prestigious position is met with skepticism, with many attributing it to “nepotism.” A palpable tension is introduced in the trailer as Roshan Mathew’s character, at a social gathering, scathingly remarks, “Surname ke alava iske paas aur hai kya?” [What else does she have besides her surname?]
The narrative intensifies as the trailer hints at a clandestine “leak” within the system. In a dramatic turn of events, Gulshan Devaiah’s character kidnaps Janhvi, demanding certain “documents” from her. Amidst this turmoil, the Indian embassy in London becomes a fortress, with strict orders forbidding anyone from exiting until the infiltrator is identified. The suspense escalates as Janhvi’s absence stretches to a full day. A subsequent explosion exacerbates the situation, leading Roshan to accuse Janhvi of orchestrating the chaos. Meiyang Chang’s character further brands her as a “spy” and a “deshdrohi”.
As the trailer draws to a close, Suhana Bhatia, portrayed by Janhvi, proclaims her status as a scapegoat. With resolute defiance, she asserts, “Now, this goat will eat the lion.” Junglee Pictures, the production house, shared the trailer on Instagram, cryptically captioning it, “Everyone has a story. Every story has secrets. Every secret is a trap. Iss Ulajh ko suljhana is not going to be easy.”
The eagerly awaited trailer for Janhvi Kapoor’s Ulajh is now available. Janhvi Kapoor steps into the shoes of Suhana Bhatia, India’s youngest deputy high commissioner in the Indian Foreign Services, a role overshadowed by allegations of nepotism. At a party scene in the trailer, Roshan Mathew’s character pointedly questions, “Surname ke alaava iske paas aur hai kya?” [What else does she have besides her surname?] The plot gains momentum as a “leak” within the system is revealed. Soon after, we witness Gulshan Devaiah’s character abducting Janhvi, demanding critical “papers.” The Indian embassy in London is subsequently locked down until the mole is discovered. With Janhvi missing for 24 hours, the tension mounts, culminating in an explosion for which Roshan’s character holds Janhvi responsible. Meiyang Chang’s character labels her a “spy” and a “deshdrohi”.
In the climax of the trailer, Suhana Bhatia, embodied by Janhvi, acknowledges her scapegoat status, boldly declaring, “Now, this goat will eat the lion.” Junglee Pictures took to Instagram to release the trailer, cryptically stating, “Everyone has a story. Every story has secrets. Every secret is a trap. Iss Ulajh ko suljhana is not going to be easy.”
Ulajh also boasts performances by Adil Hussain, Rajesh Tailang, Rajendra Gupta, and Jitendra Joshi. Directed by National Award-winner Sudhanshu Saria, known for his short film Knock, Knock, Knock, the film is produced by Vineet Jain and co-produced by Amrita Pandey under the Junglee Pictures banner. From the creators of Raazi, Badhaai Ho, and Talvar, Ulajh is set to release on August 2, directly competing at the box office with Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, featuring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Saiee Manjrekar, Jimmy Shergill, and Shantanu Maheshwari.
