The scenic hill station of Nainital has witnessed heightened buzz following the arrival and continuous movement of Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor across prominent landmarks. While onlookers and visitors initially wondered about the purpose behind her frequent appearances around the town, her visit is directly connected to the filming schedule of her upcoming romantic thriller titled PN 36 rather than a leisure holiday.
Lake Sequences Captured at the Historical Boat House Club
Filmmakers set up cameras at Nainital's renowned Boat House Club over two days to execute critical sequences for the project. During this schedule, Janhvi Kapoor filmed an intense scene that required her to repeatedly fall into the waters of the lake. The filming drew a considerable crowd of tourists and local residents near the perimeter of the club. To protect the secrecy of the plot and maintain discipline, the production unit enforced tight security protocols and completely restricted unauthorized access to the operational zone.
Devotional Visit to the Sacred Naina Devi Temple
Janhvi Kapoor reached Nainital on October 9. On the occasion of Navratri on October 11, she observed a religious fast and walked approximately 150 meters from her hotel to the revered Maa Naina Devi temple. Dressed in simple attire and walking barefoot, she entered the sacred premises accompanied by security personnel. Inside the shrine, she performed the traditional aarti, conducted a special ritual, circumambulated the temple complex, and offered water at the Shiva lingam to seek spiritual blessings.
Dedicated Fitness Regimen at a Local Gym
Despite demanding call sheets and long hours on set, the actress stayed committed to her daily physical training. Around 7 am on Sunday, she walked up the Mallital ropeway route to visit Shardul Negi's The Bulls Gym. There, she spent several hours completing an extensive workout session, an effort that quickly became a talking point among local fitness enthusiasts and young residents.
Production Work to Continue Until October 20
Directed by Umesh Bist, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Rhea Chakraborty, South Indian actress Sreeleela, and actor Siddharth Gupta alongside Janhvi Kapoor. Amid shifting weather patterns, cloudy skies, and sporadic rainfall in the hills, romantic tracks and dramatic sequences have also been filmed at the Swiss Hotel and Hotel Namah situated on the outskirts. Operating out of accommodations arranged at Anil Negi's hotel, the cast and crew will keep shooting across various locations in Uttarakhand through October 20.
