Jonita Doda excited about Heer Unstoppable!

Actor Jonita Doda, who has also directed her forthcoming short film, Heer Unstoppable is quite excited about the movie made under the banner of Playground Digital Cinema. The trailer and first look of the movie has been released on 12th April, 2017 on Playground Digital Cinema. 

While discussing few story ideas with friends and family, the mother of the multi-talented Jonita Doda suggested her story of Heer Unstoppable, that takes up the cause of young Punjabi brides who gets married to NRIs with the hope of leading a better life but instead have to face the stark reality of hardships, deprivation and abuse.

Doda, who plays the lead character of Heer, narrated the story with such conviction to her producers that they felt she should direct it as well. “It is not easy to be both in front of and behind the camera. A director’s role never ends and while I did find it very taxing, I thoroughly enjoyed it,” says the actor.

Having been part of successful Punjabi films including ‘Yamley Jatt Yamley’ (2012), ‘Yaara O Dildara’ (2011) and ‘Chak Jawana’ (2010), Jonita feels the Punjabi film industry is more accepting to different genres and mediums now. “Heer Unstoppable is going to be a short film of 30 minutes and we will release it online. Even though the story takes up an important issue, I have made it like a commercial film with a positive message, true to its title,” said Jonita who is currently shooting in and around Chandigarh.

Heer Unstoppable revolves around Heer, who is forced to go to a foreign land. Being a vivacious girl, she has dreams and fights hard to achieve them. It also showcases the plight of those who get married to NRIs without their background check.

She said that the story of this short film is real and very relatable. These incidents have happened a lot in Punjab and therefore, Heer would pose as an eye opener for many.

The film also stars Neena Bundhel (Yograj Singh’s wife) who is making a comeback to Punjabi cinema after 17 years. “I will essay the role of Heer’s mother, a strong protagonist in the film,” said Neena who was also present at a meet-the-press function. “I have done more than 20 films but took a break for my family. I was really excited about facing the camera again,” said Neenaji.