Actor Wamiqa Gabbi has had a whirlwind six months, navigating the unpredictable tides of the film industry. In December 2024, she made her big-screen commercial debut with Baby John, starring alongside Varun Dhawan in a highly anticipated, big-budget release. But despite the buzz, the film failed to deliver at the box office. Fast forward to 2025, and her modestly budgeted film Bhool Chuk Maaf turned out to be a surprise commercial hit.
Looking back on these contrasting experiences, Wamiqa shared, “Every film has its own journey. You can never tell what will work and what won’t. Some films, like Tamasha (2015), find love years after release. But when a film like Bhool Chuk Maaf works, it restores your faith in storytelling, in debut directors like Karan Sharma, and in your own instincts. It reminds you to choose characters based on how you connect with the script.”
As for the disappointment of Baby John not clicking with audiences, Wamiqa maintains a grounded perspective. “More than hopes, it was about the opportunity.