Actor Sumbul Touqeer on returning to the big screen as a lead with Jhaad Phook: I manifested this happening
Sumbul will be seen in the film Jhaad Phook, which marks her debut as a lead, a milestone she considers 'no less than a feat'. She adds, 'It's a little overwhelming for me.' The film is being shot in Uttarakhand.
Regarding her decision to take on the movie, Sumbul says, 'It had a fresh and compelling storyline. My focus is to do justice to my character, Astha.'
Having explored TV and music videos, she ventured into films in 2019, which is considered a natural progression for most actors who start their careers on the small screen. Now that she has experienced the big screen, would she still be open to work across mediums? 'I want to act, so why be selective about mediums? That's not me,' says Sumbul.
Regarding her selective approach to projects, Sumbul emphasises choosing projects only after careful consideration: 'I never hopped on whatever came my way. The storyteller in me is always on the lookout, and that's why I take up projects where there's something to prove
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