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Mrunal Thakur marks 7 years since her Bollywood debut with Love Sonia, sharing gratitude for the film that shaped her career and inspired change beyond the screen.
Mrunal Thakur celebrates 7 years of Love Sonia.
Mrunal Thakur made her debut with Love Sonia, and today, as the movie clocks 7 years, the actress has nothing but gratitude for what this journey has given her. On this special day marking 7 years since her debut, Mrunal Thakur shared a series of pictures from the sets of the movie and penned a long note to express her gratitude.
While getting emotional, Mrunal wrote, “7 years ago, life surprised me with the most unexpected gift: Love Sonia. I was just a small-town girl with big dreams in her heart, and somehow, out of thousands, Sonia chose me. That film wasn’t just my debut… it was my first step into a world where cinema could change lives.”
“I still remember the nervous excitement of being on set, surrounded by legends Demi Moore, Freida Pinto, Richa Chadha, Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao, Riya Sisodiya, Saie Tamhankar, Mark Duplass… each one teaching me something new every single day. I felt like the tiniest fish in a vast ocean, but their kindness made me feel like I belonged,” she added while sharing her nervous excitement of being on set.
While talking about the caption of the ship, Tabrez Noorani, Mrunal stated, “He once told me, ‘No matter what happens commercially, we must be proud of the lives this film saves.’ Those words are etched in my heart forever.”
“A huge thank you also to David Womack and to Ruchira Gupta and the real superheroes fighting every day against trafficking; they are the true inspiration. The most beautiful part is that Love Sonia went beyond the screen. It sparked change, inspired NGOs, and saved lives. Even today, people still reach out after watching it, and my heart fills with gratitude,” she added.
Finally, while crediting her success to Love Sonia, the actress added, “I owe everything to this film. Sonia gave me courage, gave me a voice, and gave me a family in cinema. Thank you to everyone who made this journey possible. Here’s to carrying Sonia in my soul and to many more stories that heal, inspire, and make a difference.”
About Love Sonia
Love Sonia is about a girl named Sonia whose life changes completely after she runs away from home when she discovers that her debt-ridden father has sold her sister for money. Sonia soon finds herself trapped in the world of flesh trade.
Mrunal Thakur, who entered Bollywood 7 years ago, has actually been part of the entertainment industry for over a decade. She first rose to fame with her role in the hit TV show Kumkum Bhagya, where she played Bulbul, the younger sister of Sriti Jha’s character, Pragya. Since her Bollywood debut, Mrunal has been on a successful run, with most of her films turning out to be hits.
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September 14, 2025, 17:12 IST
