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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt's movie director lives in 'rented house' and thought he would never return to film sets. Vasan Bala opens up about Jigra's failure
Sometimes, even the most talented filmmakers get blindsided by failure. That's what happened to Vasan Bala—one of Hindi cinema's most interesting voices—after the box office disappointment of Jigra. The film, starring Alia Bhatt as a fierce, protective sister and Vedang Raina as her brother, was expected to strike gold. But despite its emotional intensity and a big-ticket production by Dharma, Jigra fell short. Now, Bala has opened up about how deeply the film's performance shook him—personally and by Vasan Bala and made on a reported budget of Rs 80 crore, Jigra managed to earn only Rs 56.93 crore worldwide, as per Sacnilk. While Alia Bhatt's performance was praised, the film struggled to connect with audiences. In a recent conversation with Cyrus Broacha, the Monica, O My Darling director admitted just how much the film's failure affected him. He called the movie's box office a "sucker punch" and shared how low it made him filmmaker shared that he had once imagined a post-Jigra life filled with luxury—but that vision never materialised. Bala reflected on how failure shifts one's perspective, saying that success is often appreciated more when it remains out of reach. But when you're trying to buy a house, he admitted, the lack of financial reward stings even more. Despite directing a major film, he revealed that he still lives in a rented house and hasn't seen the financial upswing he once hoped Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota director also revealed that after the release, he visited a Mani Ratnam set for two days just to feel the energy of filmmaking again. 'I thought I'd never go back,' he Bala has always brought a fresh edge to his films. From Peddlers, which premiered at Cannes, to the cult-favorite Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, and his work as a writer on Bombay Velvet, Raman Raghav 2.0, and The Lunchbox, his filmography reflects risk-taking and range. With Jigra, he may have faced a setback, but if his recovery process is anything like his storytelling, expect something compelling on the horizon.
Economic Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Alia Bhatt's movie director lives in 'rented house' and thought he would never return to film sets. Vasan Bala opens up about Jigra's failure
Alia Bhatt's Jigra director, Vasan Bala, opens up on the failure of the movie. Sometimes, even the most talented filmmakers get blindsided by failure. That's what happened to Vasan Bala—one of Hindi cinema's most interesting voices—after the box office disappointment of Jigra. The film, starring Alia Bhatt as a fierce, protective sister and Vedang Raina as her brother, was expected to strike gold. But despite its emotional intensity and a big-ticket production by Dharma, Jigra fell short. Now, Bala has opened up about how deeply the film's performance shook him—personally and professionally. Directed by Vasan Bala and made on a reported budget of Rs 80 crore, Jigra managed to earn only Rs 56.93 crore worldwide, as per Sacnilk. While Alia Bhatt's performance was praised, the film struggled to connect with audiences. In a recent conversation with Cyrus Broacha, the Monica, O My Darling director admitted just how much the film's failure affected him. He called the movie's box office a "sucker punch" and shared how low it made him feel. The filmmaker shared that he had once imagined a post-Jigra life filled with luxury—but that vision never materialised. Bala reflected on how failure shifts one's perspective, saying that success is often appreciated more when it remains out of reach. But when you're trying to buy a house, he admitted, the lack of financial reward stings even more. Despite directing a major film, he revealed that he still lives in a rented house and hasn't seen the financial upswing he once hoped Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota director also revealed that after the release, he visited a Mani Ratnam set for two days just to feel the energy of filmmaking again. 'I thought I'd never go back,' he admitted. Vasan Bala has always brought a fresh edge to his films. From Peddlers, which premiered at Cannes, to the cult-favorite Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, and his work as a writer on Bombay Velvet, Raman Raghav 2.0, and The Lunchbox, his filmography reflects risk-taking and range. With Jigra, he may have faced a setback, but if his recovery process is anything like his storytelling, expect something compelling on the horizon.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vasan Bala still lives in a rented house after Alia Bhatt starrer 'Jigra' failed; he had to visit Mani Ratnam's set for 2 days: 'Thought I'd never go back'
Alia Bhatt was last seen in the emotional action-drama 'Jigra', where she played a fierce and protective sister. Vedang Raina played her brother in the film. Despite her powerful performance, the film struggled to connect with audiences and underperformed at the box office. Directed by Vasan Bala , 'Jigra' was made on a reported budget of ₹80 crore but managed to earn only ₹56.93 crore worldwide. Speaking to Cyrus Broacha, director Vasan Bala opened up about how the film's failure affected him. 'The Jigra box office was a sucker punch. It really knocks you out, and I'm still waking up,' he said. Despite the setback, Vasan shared that he's moving forward and working on new scripts. He added, "I am happy with the film, absolutely. I had a great time working with the crew, and I had a great time working with Alia. She's an incredible actress, she has an incredible work ethic and vision. She spoils you.' Reflecting on the unpredictability of the industry, Vasan said that many successful people are those who work tirelessly all year, even while being unsure. When asked if he could adopt that mindset after 'Jigra', he admitted, 'No, I can't after Jigra's box office. I can't. I thought I could, I was gearing up for that. You appreciate success more this way—when you don't have it. But not as much when you're trying to buy houses. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo by Taboola by Taboola The extra money doesn't hurt. I still live in a rented house.' He added that he visited Mani Ratnam 's film set just days after 'Jigra's' release, 'I went for two days, just to be around a film set, because I thought I'd never go back.' Jigra, co-produced by Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar . It is a story about sibling love and courage. Alia stars alongside Vedang Raina, who plays her brother. Directed by Vasan Bala, known for Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota and Monica, O My Darling, the film tells the story of a sister willing to go to any lengths to protect her brother. While the movie earned praise for its performances and emotional depth, mixed reviews and poor box office returns ultimately held it back.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Director Vasan Bala thought he'd live a luxe life after Jigra release, but still lives in rented house after it bombed
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt was last seen in an action-packed avatar in the film Jigra. However, the movie failed to strike a chord with audiences and underperformed at the box office. Now, in a conversation with Cyrus Broacha, the film's director, Vasan Bala, opened up about how the film's failure affected him. Vasan Bala says Jigra's box office failure knocked him out. Vasan Bala on Jigra box office failure Vasan revealed that although he enjoyed working with Alia, the film's box office numbers were a tough blow. He said, 'The Jigra box office was a sucker punch. It really knocks you out, and I'm still waking up. But (new) scripts are also happening in the recovery process. I am happy with the film, absolutely. I had a great time working with the crew, and I had a great time working with Alia. She's an incredible actress, she has an incredible work ethic and vision. She spoils you.' Vasan also reflected on how the most successful people in the industry are people who 'shoot 200 days and are still indecisive'. When asked if he could do that now, he responded, 'No, I can't after Jigra's box office. I can't. I thought I could, I was gearing up for that. You appreciate success more this way—when you don't have it. But not as much when you're trying to buy houses. The extra money doesn't hurt. I still live in a rented house. After Jigra, I went back to a Mani Ratnam set, though. I went for two days, just to be around a film set, because I thought I'd never go back.' About Jigra Co-produced by Alia Bhatt's Eternal Sunshine Productions and Dharma Productions, Jigra is directed by Vasan Bala, known for Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota and Monica, O My Darling. The emotional action-drama explores themes of courage and sibling love. Alia plays a fiercely protective sister, with Vedang Raina portraying her brother. The narrative follows the lengths she goes to in order to safeguard him. While Alia's performance was widely appreciated, the film received mixed reviews and ultimately failed at the box office. Made on a reported budget of ₹80 crore, it ended its theatrical run with ₹56.93 crore worldwide. Meanwhile, Alia is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming spy action thriller Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film is part of YRF's expanding spy universe and also stars Sharvari in a lead role. Alpha is scheduled for release in cinemas on 25 December 2025.
Hindustan Times
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Radhika Madan reveals she got Angrezi Medium role after possibly replacing a star kid
Actor Radhika Madan opened up about how she landed her role in Angrezi Medium alongside the late Irrfan Khan, and her persistence seems to have made all the difference. The actor revealed that she aggressively campaigned for the part, even though someone else had already been finalised for the role. Radhika Madan reveals how she irritated director Homi Adajania to get the role in Angrezi Medium. Radhika reveals how she irritated Homi Adjanaia to get Angrezy Medium In a candid chat with Farah Khan for her latest cooking vlog Radhika talked about how she fought for Angrezi Medium. 'They had already locked someone else. But I went, fought, and irritated them, saying, 'Please take my audition!'' Radhika said. "They told me, 'Ma'am, we're looking for a 17-year-old.' But I insisted. I was adamant. It irritated Homi (Adjania), and he finally said, 'Fine, take her audition'," Radhika said, adding that she didn't think she would get the role as it was the year of star kids. Farah then cheekily asked if there was a star cast locked before her, to which Radhika replied that she didn't know. Farah quipped that people keep saying star kids don't let outsiders work, but actually, Radhika is the real culprit, as she stole a star kid's role. Radhika began her career on television before making a successful leap to films. She rose to fame with her debut TV show Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi. Her transition to Bollywood was marked by a powerful performance in Vishal Bhardwaj's Pataakha, director Vasan Bala's Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota with Abhimanyu Dasani, and Angrezi Medium alongside late actor Irrfan Khan. Radhika's upcoming projects Radhika Madan has Rumi Ki Sharafat, which also stars Sharib Hashmi and Nishak Verma. Directed by Prashant Bhagia, the film is a lighthearted comedy produced by Maddock Films. She also has Happy Teacher's Day with Nimrat Kaur, which will be a social thriller.
