Angira Dhar in Jombieland
Actress Angira Dhar is set to make her regional debut in the genre-bending film Jombieland, which is the first zombie comedy (Zom-Com) in the Punjabi film industry.
This is a welcome development for Punjabi cinema. Angira, who is well-known for her outstanding roles in Commando 3, Runway 34, and Saas Bahu aur Flamingo, is now venturing into uncharted territory with a role that promises comedy, action, and plenty of zombie-slaying excitement.
Angira’s daring appearance in the movie has already begun to draw attention after she was unveiled in a stunning new avatar as Aanchal Hooda.
Jombieland, which was written and directed by Thaparr, features a dynamic ensemble cast that includes Guri, Dhanveer Singh, Jassa Dhillon, Kanika Maan, and Binnu Dhillon. The movie, which is being produced by Neeraj Ruhil and Subhav Sharma under the Next Level Productions banner, is set to hit theatres on June 13.
Speaking about the challenging yet exhilarating process of taking on this role, Angira shared, “Luckily for me, having done a few action films and shows, getting into the role of Aanchal Hooda, who also fights zombies, came somewhat naturally. However, my preparation for the film wasn’t entirely straightforward. I joined the project later than most of the cast, so the team had to quickly bring me up to speed on everything. They were incredibly helpful and well-prepared, making it easy for them to communicate the film’s vision and process to me. Their support made the experience feel almost second nature, and each day on set was an opportunity to learn something new.”
She added that the learning didn’t stop with the initial prep. “My preparation didn’t just stop before the shoot began; it continued throughout the entire process. I believe that’s how one truly gets under the skin of a character—by constantly discovering new aspects, just as you learn more about yourself every day.”
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Reflecting on her foray into Punjabi cinema, Angira expressed her excitement: “This was my first ever Punjabi film, and being part of the first Punjabi Zom-Com as a genre made it even more exciting. As soon as I found out it was a Zom-Com, I was immediately drawn to the concept. It was so fun and unique, and the story itself was incredibly entertaining—I simply couldn’t resist being a part of it. So yes, I’m genuinely excited about this film and thrilled to be part of something so different.”
Adding to its ambitious scope, Jombieland is slated to be the first installment of a larger trilogy and will be released in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Punjabi.
