Madhurima Tuli is a part of Tehran that is trending well on Netflix and Zee5. The actress spoke about a number of topics with India Forums
Published: Friday,Sep 05, 2025 19:25 PM GMT+05:30
Madhurima Tuli spoke about her experience of working in Tehran with John Abraham (Source: X)
John Abraham’s Tehran is being streamed on Zee5 and Netflix. It is doing well on the global streaming platform. Madhurima Tuli is playing the role of Vandana in Tehran, the wife of John Abraham’s character. From Baby to Avrodh and now Tehran, projects with a patriotic angle always seem to attract the actress. She told us, “I think these projects, they find me. I feel there is some connection with patriotism. I am a proud patriot and tend to get interested in such subjects, scripts and roles. I am very proud of Tehran. It is a tribute to those patriots who risk everything for the nation but are away from limelight or fanfare. The world should watch the movie.”
Madhurima Tuli was a part of Neeraj Pandey’s Baby where she played the part of Akshay Kumar’s wife. She admits she became very choosy after the movie and let go of a number of projects. “When you are a part of a film like Baby, you want your next one to be equally good or even better. I was getting offers but I got very confused about what to take up. I believe the next project always makes a difference after a good start. It took me a while to bag my second move. I believe it’s never too late. I am hoping to get good movies and roles in the future,” she says.
Absence from TV in past few years
The actress says she worked non-stop for ten long years. After a point, she wanted to slow down a bit and recharge herself. Madhurima Tuli has been away from TV shows for a while now. “When you sign a daily, you just cannot take up anything else. I left Kumkum Bhagya mid-way and did not wish to do that again. I thought I will wait for a good project. In ten years, I did not give time to myself. I had to take a pause,” she said.
Given that acting is a seasonal job, and unemployment can be worrisome for actors, did she get stressed? “I never felt like I was losing out on something big. Yes, there were moments of insecurity where I felt my decisions won’t work in the long run. But I feel you need that break and clear mind to plan your career and work towards it with full force,” she said.
John Abraham as a co-star
She said that John Abraham is an amazing co-star. “We did some beautiful scenes together full of emotions and intensity. He is very supportive and a great human being,” she gushes. Tuli has now worked with both Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. She says both are dedicated fitness icons. “Akki Sir is a prankster. He loves to joke around. John is a quiet and simple guy. He is very tough on set,” she says with a laugh.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNUnfnmsJ1J/?hl=en&img_index=1On films in hyper-political climate and propaganda movies
Madhurima Tuli said the message of Tehran is very clear. “The movie says you fight your own battles in your motherland. We will not tolerate terrorism in our country. Even the odd terror attack should not happen on our soil,” she said.
“I believe they have a right to make what they envision or feel strongly about. But they should keep in mind the peace of our nation and society. That cannot be compromised upon.
– Madhurima Tuli to India Forums
Madhurima Tuli has been part of shows like Chandrakanta, Nach Baliye and Bigg Boss 13. She even did a stint on Kumkum Bhagya.
TL;DR
Madhurima Tuli in an interview spoke about how movies/projects with patriotic themes always seemed to find her. The actress spoke about John Abraham as a co-star. She also reacted on his comment on hyper-political films being potentially disruptive for social fabric of the nation. Madhurima said she took a long break to revive mentally before taking on more work.