Pooja Bhamrrah is embracing what she calls “life after Kohrra.” Most recently seen as Preet in Kohrra, Season 2, the actress describes the role as both a validation and a responsibility. From intense workshops and emotionally demanding scenes to performing her first on-screen murder sequence, she found herself stepping into deeper, more layered territory. She played Preet, a pivotal character whose murder sets the entire season’s mystery in motion. In a conversation with Filmfare, she speaks about sharing the screen with Rannvijay Singha, choosing meaningful work, seeking creative growth and building a career rooted in honesty and intention.
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Preet in Kohrra Season 2 plays an important role. What was your first reaction when you read the script?
I jumped with joy when Nikita Grover, the casting director, called to inform me of this. My heart did a little happy dance that I was getting to be part of this hit franchise and this amazingly well-written script, which is both layered with subplots and raw in its emotions. Above all, I was ecstatic that I was getting an opportunity to work with a team that is so incredibly talented. They tell stories that sit with you, that ask uncomfortable questions. As an actor, being part of a show like Kohrra feels less like a milestone and more like a quiet reassurance that I’m listening to the right voices, choosing the right work, and slowly finding my way.
What is the best response that you have received for your character?
The response has honestly been overwhelming – calls, messages, Instagram stories, all pouring in for my character Preet. I’m taking it all in, quietly soaking up the love coming from family, friends in the industry, and fellow actors. But there’s something uniquely grounding about hearing from industry seniors. When people you’ve admired from a distance acknowledge your work, it carries a different kind of weight. It’s a form of validation and encouragement that, as newer actors, we deeply cherish, and, if I’m being truly honest, long for.
You share major screen space with Ranvijjay Singha. What was the first conversation you both had about your characters’ dynamic?
I was genuinely excited to learn that Ranvijjay would be playing Sam. He’s an absolute joy to work with. Through our workshops and with the guidance of our acting coach Nitin Goel, we began to understand the inner worlds of Preet and Sam. We were gently led inward, encouraged to draw from parts of ourselves to serve the characters honestly. The workshops were intense but beautiful, and bringing that preparation onto the set with Sudip Sir (Sudip Sharma), Faisal, Gunjit (Chopra), and Diggi (Sisodia) created a wonderful space of trust. With that kind of support, it felt like everything aligned – there was a real sense that we were telling these characters’ stories the right way.
You’ve been part of glossy, high-energy projects like The Crew and The Zoya Factor. Did stepping into Kohrra require you to unlearn anything?
This was the first time I stepped into a character that demanded such emotional intensity. Almost every scene was confrontational in some way. My last outing in The Crew called for restraint and holding back. In Kohrra, it was about letting things surface. I don’t see it as unlearning, though. For me, every project begins with a clean slate. You show up open, let go of what you’ve done before, and allow the character and the world to colour you afresh. That process felt especially honest and liberating this time.
Preet has a lot of rebellion and strength in her. How did you channelise these emotions?
I feel the foundation work was beautifully laid out in the writing. Also, the workshops helped. Nitin, our acting coach, helped me find that part within myself that resonated with Preet. He helped me build such a strong inner world for Preet that all I had to do was operate from there and then let the rest flow. Besides, when your co-actors are as experienced as Anuraag Sir, as committed and true to the moment as Rannvijay, then it becomes all the easier.
Was there a scene in Kohrra that felt technically challenging or emotionally heavy?
This was the first time I had to work closely with an action director. My murder scene turned out to be the most challenging. Without giving too much away, I can safely say that getting killed on screen isn’t as easy as it looks. I remember rehearsing the fall over and over again with our action director Amrit sir, just to make it feel truthful and natural. It demanded a lot of precision and trust. In the end, that made it both the most difficult and the most satisfying part of the journey.
What kind of roles do you want to play now?
I genuinely feel like my journey has only just begun. There’s a sense of curiosity and excitement about what lies ahead, the new doors opening, the opportunities that come with them, and the chance to step into worlds I haven’t explored yet. I’m looking forward to being a part of such stories still waiting to be told, the characters in them that will challenge me in new ways, and the quiet growth that comes with each step forward.
Who are the filmmakers on your wishlist?
I’m deeply hungry for meaningful work; roles that stretch me, challenge my instincts, and allow me to be part of stories that leave a lasting impact. Growth isn’t driven only by opportunity, but by the environment you grow in. Working with people who are not just sharp storytellers but also thoughtful, humane collaborators shapes you in ways that go far beyond a single project. That’s why I’m drawn to filmmakers whose work reflects both creative courage and emotional intelligence. People like Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Konkona Sen Sharma, Mira Nair, Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Meghna Gulzar, Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, Shoojit Sarkar, Payal Kapadia. There are many names from down south as well, such as Rajamouli Sir and Mani Ratnam Sir, to name a few.
What next?
Kohrra has quietly begun to open new doors for me. I’ve already stepped into the next phase, having started shooting my next project with Sudip Sir, and that in itself feels deeply affirming. A friend from the industry said something to me recently that really stayed – there’s life before Kohrra, and then there’s life after Kohrra.
I see this moment not as a turning point alone, but as a responsibility; to be braver with my choices, more honest in my work, and more intentional about the stories I lend myself to. I feel ready for what lies ahead, open to the growth it demands, and excited by the possibilities that are beginning to take shape.
Kohrra season 2, directed by Sudip Sharma and co-created by Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia, is streaming on Netflix.
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