Vasan Bala, who directed Alia Bhatt in the ill-fated Jigra, has opened up on his experience working with the actor. Vasan Bala collaborated with actor Alia Bhatt for the first time this year in the jailbreak thriller Jigra. While critics praised the film.
it did not work at the box office. A minor controversy erupted around the time of the release when a statement from Vasan about producer Karan Johar sending his half-baked script to Alia was misconstrued. Now, the filmmaker has opened up on his experience working with Alia, emphasising that she spoils her directors.
Vasan Bala on working with Alia Bhatt
In an interaction with Mashable India, Vasan said, “I think every director who I love should get an opportunity to work with Alia Bhatt. They will be spoilt and then unki agli film mein band bajegi (They will suffer in their next film).
The filmmaker also recalled a day on set when both he and Alia let loose and welcomed a more fun environment to the humour, so the environment on the set used to remain quiet serious. This one day, we had a lighter day, and we were just chit-chatting and laughing,” he added.
About Jigra
Vasan Bala’s Jigra starred Alia and Vedang Raina in the lead roles, alongside Manoj Pahwa, Rahul Ravindran, and Vivek Gomber in supporting roles. The film followed the journey of a woman whose brother is on death row in a fictitious.
Asian country for a crime he didn’t commit. It shows how she finds local help and helps her brother escape from prison and certain death. Made on a budget of ₹80 crore, Jigra underperformed at the box office and collected only ₹55 crore worldwide.
After his collaboration with Alia Bhatt, director Vasan Bala made an interesting statement about the challenges of working with top-tier talent, jokingly saying, “Ki band baj jaati hai,” which roughly translates to.
“things get complicated.” He explained how even with an immensely talented actress like Alia, a director’s life can take an unexpected turn when dealing with the intense pressure of creating something exceptional.
Bala, known for his distinct filmmaking style, revealed that while working with stars like Alia Bhatt brings a sense of excitement, it also comes with its own set of difficulties. The expectations from both.
the audience and the film industry are so high that the entire process can feel like a whirlwind. However, Bala emphasized how these challenges are a natural part of the creative process, stating that great collaborations often come with complex dynamics.
Despite the pressure, Bala explained that working with Alia was incredibly enriching. Alia’s professionalism and commitment to her craft make her an ideal collaborator for any director. She brings both depth and relatability to her characters, which, according to Bala, is essential for making any project resonate with the audience.
In the same breath, Bala acknowledged the crucial balance between managing the star power of a celebrity like Alia and maintaining the integrity of the film’s vision. The director stressed that, in his view, while star power can be a boon, it also adds weight to the film’s final outcome. The real challenge, he added, is staying true to the narrative and ensuring that the star’s presence enhances the story rather than overpowering it.
Ultimately, Bala concluded that the key to successful collaborations is communication, mutual respect, and the shared goal of creating something that resonates with the audience.
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