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Jigra, My Brother Nikhil: When Bollywood showed sisters, too, can be protectors
August 10, 2025 8:35 am
On Raksha Bandha 2025 today, here's tipping our hats to two onscreen sisters who didn't want their brothers' protection, but stood like rocks between them and the world.
After box office failure of Alia Bhatt's Jigra, director Vasan Bala hasn't been able to buy a house: 'Still live on rent'
July 31, 2025 1:07 pm
Director Vasan Bala spoke about the commercial failure of his film Jigra, which was headlined by Alia Bhatt and produced by Karan Johar.
Vasan Bala says after working with Alia Bhatt, directors will suffer while doing their next film: 'She spoils you'
December 28, 2024 4:45 pm
In a recent interview, Vasan Bala shared how Alia Bhatt cleverly understands what a director needs in a shot without even communicating it to her.
Vasan Bala recalls quitting Gangs of Wasseypur after intense fight with Anurag Kashyap: 'We were shouting, Piyush Mishra asked us to...'
December 24, 2024 11:51 am
Vasan Bala recounted a heated argument with Anurag Kashyap that led him to quit Gangs of Wasseypur.
'Alia Bhatt proved herself over a decade, Karan Johar ko viraasat mein nahi mili hai': Vasan Bala stands up for his Jigra cohorts
October 23, 2024 12:52 pm
Jigra director Vasan Bala praised the achievements of his Jigra producer Karan Johar and star Alia Bhatt.
Vasan Bala takes responsibility for Alia Bhatt's Jigra box office failure: 'Something people didn't buy'
October 21, 2024 6:31 pm
Jigra director Vasan Bala admitted that something about the film didn’t connect with the audience, which led to its disappointing performance.
Vasan Bala's unabashed cinephilia nearly salvages a lacklustre Jigra
October 17, 2024 7:58 am
By Jigra's conclusion, the structures Vasan Bala has painstakingly built begin to crumble, and the only thing that nearly salvages them is his unabashed cinephilia.
Karan Johar assures he has Vasan Bala's back as Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra struggles at the box office: 'No matter what...'
October 16, 2024 5:41 pm
Karan Johar and Vasan Bala shared a heartwarming exchange, showcasing their bond amid Jigra controversies.
Defending Jigra: Why this Vasan Bala-Alia Bhatt masterclass shouldn’t be a film you regret missing in theatres
October 15, 2024 10:38 pm
Jigra should not become one of those films you rave about when you eventually watch it on Netflix, and regret not watching in the theatre.
Jigra box office collection day 2: Alia Bhatt's film earns over Rs 11 crore despite negative reviews
October 13, 2024 9:33 am
Jigra box office collection day 2: Alia Bhatt delivers her lowest box-office opener in a decade. Her jail break drama collects Rs 6.50 crore on Saturday.
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