MUMBAI: Actor Navneet Malik, who has impressed audiences with his performances in projects like Love Hostel, Heropanti 2, The Freelancer, Deewaniyat, and AankhMicholi, is currently on cloud nine as his much-awaited and biggest project till date, The Bhootnii, is finally set to hit the screens. Navneet will be seen playing the dream role of a young Sanjay Dutt in the movie and is paired opposite none other than Mouni Roy. While the actor is thrilled to be portraying Sanju Baba, he is equally excited to share screen space with Mouni and recently opened up about his experience working with her.
Talking about his time on set with Mouni, Navneet shared, “I still remember my first day on set with Mouni — it genuinely gave me goosebumps. I had seen her perform on screen so many times and was always in awe of her presence and talent. But to actually share screen space with her? That was something I hadn’t even imagined. I feel incredibly fortunate to have gotten not just amazing projects, but also co-stars like her.”
He further added, “Talking about Mouni in just a few lines is almost unfair — she honestly deserves a whole essay. But if I had to sum her up, I’d say she’s beauty, talent, brains, and 1000% dedication — all rolled into one. She’s someone you can learn a lot from, just by being around her.”
Navneet also expressed how Mouni made things easy and comfortable for him as a co-star. “To be honest, I was a bit nervous before meeting her. I kept wondering, ‘How do I even break the ice?’ But she made it so easy. She was warm, welcoming, and within a few hours, we just vibed. She truly knows how to make her co-actors feel comfortable and valued on set. Never once did she make us feel like we were any less — it was always respectful, collaborative, and very smooth. That kind of energy makes a huge difference while filming.
Every scene with her taught me something new — from her expressions to her timing to her professionalism. Honestly, she’s a co-star every actor would be lucky to have,” he concluded.
The Bhootnii, helmed by Sidhaant Sachdev, is an upcoming horror-comedy that promises a rollercoaster of laughs, chills, and quirky twists. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Palak Tiwari, Sunny Singh, Mouni Roy, Asif Khan, BeYouNick, and more, the film is co-produced by Hunar Mukut and Maanayata Dutt.
Set against the backdrop of a college campus, the story revolves around a mysterious "Virgin Tree" that harbors a restless spirit fixated on Shantanu (played by Sunny Singh). Just when things begin to spiral out of control, the ultimate ghostbuster (played by Sanjay Dutt) steps in to save the day. Packed with spook and sass, The Bhootnii is all set to hit theatres on April 18, 2025.
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