Junglee Pictures’ espionage thriller has a stellar cast including Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Devaiah, Roshan Mathew along with Rajesh Tailang, and Meiyang Chang and others in pivotal roles. Ulajh is a captivating thriller that gives a glimpse into the high-stake world of diplomats and the Indian Foreign Services. As the makers have dropped the much-anticipated trailer of the movie, it has already taken the internet by fire. There are some exemplary jaw dropping moments in the gripping trailer that is a mix bag of suspense and conspiracy.

Here are 5 moments from the trailer of the Ulajh that we absolutely loved:

Janhvi Kapoor in a never seen before avatar

Janhvi Kapoor, for the first time, is seen portraying the role of a Diplomat and she is fabulous in doing so. The trailer shows how she makes it big in the man’s world but falls prey to a dreaded conspiracy. We love how Jahnvi brings her brilliant acting forward and nails her character and looks.

Fantastic ensemble cast of powerhouse performers

Ulajh features an excellent ensemble cast who brings their unique acting prowesses in the film. The movie stars Gulshan Devaiah, Roshan Mathew, Rajesh Tailang, Meiyang Chang, Adil Hussain and others. This is the first time that Jahnvi Kapoor will be sharing screen space with Gulshan Devaiah and Roshan Mathew and the wait shall get over on 2nd August as the movie hits the theatres.

A gripping storyline

Ulajh navigates around the world of Indian Foreign Services and diplomats. The trailer looks promising and delivers an engaging tale. It also promises to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller. It has been directed by Sudhanshu Saria, written by the acclaimed duo Parveez Shaikh and Sudhanshu Saria, and the dialogues have been written by Atika Chauhan.

Unexplored and fresh world of Diplomates and IFS

Sudhanshu Saria’s Ulajh showcases the unexplored world of high profile diplomates and Indian Foreign Services. The movie is a maze of conspiracy, betrayal and redemption.

Perfect blend of thrill, emotion, suspense, action and drama

Janhvi Kapoor takes us by surprise as she is seen performing an array of emotions, showcasing her impressive range and versatility. The action sequences look intelligently curated and add intensity to the scenes, leaving us eager to see more.

Produced by Junglee Pictures, Ulajh is set to release in cinemas on 2nd August 2024.

Uttar Pradesh police’s latest directive asking eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar to display their owners’ names has stirred a row with the Opposition linking the move to “apartheid” in South Africa and policies in Hitler’s Germany. Kanwar Yatra, an annual pilgrimage by Lord Shiva devotees, will begin on July 22.

Muzaffarnagar Police has mandated all food joints along the route to display their owner’s name prominently to avoid confusion during the religious procession.

“Preparations have begun for the kanwar yatra. In the area under our jurisdiction, which is around 240 km, all eateries, hotels, dhabas, and thelas (roadside carts) have been instructed to display the names of their proprietors or those running the shop. This is being done to ensure that there’s no confusion among the kanwariyas and no allegations are raised in the future, leading to a law and order situation. Everyone is following this of their own free will,” Abhishek Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Muzaffarnagar, said during a press conference.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that this move was to ensure no ‘Kanwariya’ buys anything from a Muslim owner’s shop.

“As per the order of the Uttar Pradesh Police, now every food shop or cart owner must put his name on the board so that no Kanwadia buys anything from a Muslim shop by mistake. This was called Apartheid in South Africa and in Hitler’s Germany, it was called ‘Judenboycott’,” Owaisi said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

उत्तर प्रदेश पुलिस के आदेश के अनुसार अब हर खाने वाली दुकान या ठेले के मालिक को अपना नाम बोर्ड पर लगाना होगा ताकि कोई कांवड़िया गलती से मुसलमान की दुकान से कुछ न खरीद ले। इसे दक्षिण अफ्रीका में अपारथाइड कहा जाता था और हिटलर की जर्मनी में इसका नाम ‘Judenboycott’ था। https://t.co/lgvCf2HoQE

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) July 17, 2024

Apartheid, deemed a crime against humanity and subject to prosecution under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, is characterized as a “legally sanctioned system of racial segregation,” whereby one racial group is systematically deprived of political and civil rights. In contrast, ‘Judenboycott’ refers to the Nazi-initiated boycott of Jewish businesses commencing in April 1933.

Bollywood lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar also asked why such instructions had been put out by the police.

“Muzaffarnagar UP police has given instructions that on the route of a particular religious procession in near future all the shops restaurants and even vehicles should show the owner’s name prominently and clearly. Why? In Nazi Germany they used to make only a mark on particular shops and houses,” Javed Akhtar posted on X.

Muzaffarnagar UP police has given instructions that on the route of a particular religious procession in near future all the shops restaurants n even vehicles should show the name of the owner prominently and clearly . Why ? . In Nazi Germany they used to make only a mark on…

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) July 18, 2024

Amid a raging debate on social media over the controversial directive, UP police have put out a statement clarifying that the intention of this order is not to create any kind of “religious discrimination” but only to facilitate the devotees.

“During the Shravan Kanwar Yatra, a large number of Kanwariyas from neighbouring states, via Western Uttar Pradesh, collect water from Haridwar and pass through Muzaffarnagar district. During the holy month of Shravan, many people, especially Kanwariyas, abstain from certain food items in their diet,” the Muzaffarnagar police said in a statement.

On Thursday, Uttar Pradesh Police faced criticism from various quarters over an order instructing Muzaffarnagar eateries to “voluntarily display” their owners’ names to assist Kanwar Yatris. The directive applies to eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes. Authorities assert the order’s aim is purely to assist devotees, not to fuel “religious discrimination.” “The intention behind the order was not to create any ‘religious discrimination’ but only to help the devotees,” stated the police.