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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vasan Bala opens up about working with Anurag Kashyap, recalls fight with the filmmaker on ‘Gangs of Wasseypur' sets
In a recent interview, famous director Vasan Bala , known for his works in 'Bombay Velvet', 'Psycho Raman', and 'Peddlers', recently opened up about his journey in the industry, how it has been working with renowned names in the industry and many other things. During one of the segments, he even delved a little into how his experience has been working with Anurag Kashyap , and how the two ended up in a 'fight' while working on the sets of the hit film, 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. Read on to know more. Anurag Kashyap Exposes T-Series For Underpaying Iconic Film Music Vasan Bala recalls working alongside Anurag Kashyap While talking about 'Gangs of Wasseypur', Bala talked about how he and Kshyap used to interact on the sets of the film. In an episode of the 'Cyrus Says' podcast, the director revealed that the two even ended up in a 'showdown' regarding Manoj Bajpayee and Richa Chadha 's characters on screen. While talking about the situation, he did not describe it as a 'tiff', however, he only labelled that some disagreement about the film led to a situation. "There was no tiff. So, I was taking stills, and I wasn't feeling useful on the sets of Gangs of Wasseypur. And then, I started critiquing the film. And critiquing the story to him', he added. He added that while giving his opinions, one point at a time, he came to where it became too much. He stated that while Kashyap takes criticism kindly, this situation was different. He talked about the comment that sent everything downward, when he said on the sets, ''Can't there be just a tender moment?' He then also added, "And he was like, 'This is the film, this is the character.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Watching Videos Can Boost Your Income TheDaddest Undo And, you know, it just spiralled into something else. It started stupid and then it became serious. We had a showdown in front of everyone. I escalated it because I was just feeling so useless, and not contributing'. Vasan Bala praises Anurag Kashyap's skills While talking about the fight, Bala only had high praise for the filmmaker. He shared that the filmmaker is extremely open to criticism and he welcomes it on set, no matter what. Other than that, he also talked about how on Kashyap's sets, if there is anything happening, he will not leave the place in anger and manages everything in a cool and collected manner.
Pink Villa
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Alia Bhatt's Jigra director Vasan Balan says, 'I thought I'd never go back', opens up on 'still living in rented house' after box office failure
Alia Bhatt is currently shooting for her upcoming ventures- Alpha and Love And War. She was last seen in Jigra in November 2024. The female-led jail break action movie revolving around two siblings didn't sit well with the masses and ended up being a box office failure. And now, Vasan Bala, who helmed the movie, broke his silence on Jigra's bad box office performance and how it affected him. In a latest conversation with Cyrus Broacha, Vasan Bala talked about how Jigra's theatrical returns affected his lifestyle. The filmmaker mentioned that he is still in the recovering phase and underlined that his economic condition doesn't change a bit as he is still living on rent in Mumbai. Vasan 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.' The filmmaker went on to add that he is content working with Alia Bhatt on Jigra and called her an 'incredible' actress. '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,' added Vasan Bala. Vasan Bala reveals living in rented house and going back to Mani Ratnam's film sets as Jigra failed The Monica O My Darling director expressed that the successful people are those who shoot for 200 days and are indecisive. When asked if he could do that now, Vasan responded, 'No, I can't after Jigra's box office. I can't. I thought I could, I was gearing up for that.' Vasan revealed that he thought that after Jigra he will live a luxe-life but he's still living in a rented house. '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,' the filmmaker said. He concluded by highlighting, 'Sometimes, ADs can buy a house, but the director can't. It's a legit profession. 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.'
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.
