Reflecting on the unexpected success of Jannat, Sonal shared that she never imagined the film would become such a major hit. Coming from a middle-class family and without strong industry connections, she admitted that she did not know many people who could guide her when she entered the industry. She also recalled how she had to navigate the early phase of her career largely on her own.
Sonal explained that she has always believed that things happen at the right time. Rather than trying to control every turn of her career, she has trusted the journey and allowed opportunities to come her way. Her experience, she suggested, has also shaped the way she approaches work today.
The actress is now making her return to the Mirzapur universe after nearly 18 years in the industry. Speaking about her career choices, Sonal highlighted that she would rather be associated with a project built around a strong script than simply focus on doing a large number of projects.
When asked about projects such as Toxic, Hanuman Mandir and Mirzapur, Sonal emphasised the importance of choosing stories that have something meaningful at their core. According to her, a project should not merely be made for the sake of adding another title to an actor’s filmography. She believes stories become more impactful when they are rooted in emotions that audiences can connect with.
Her comments reflect a shift from looking at the number of projects to looking at the quality and substance behind them. For Sonal, the script, emotional connection and the overall strength of the story remain key factors when deciding what deserves her time.
As she steps into this new phase with Mirzapur, Sonal’s journey comes with the perspective of an actor who has experienced the unpredictability of the industry firsthand — from the unexpected success of Jannat to finding her way without a conventional support system and now returning to a major franchise years later.
