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Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Nikkhil Advani, Vasan Bala back festival favourite film Dug Dug’s India release

Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, Nikkhil Advani, Vasan Bala back festival favourite film Dug Dug’s India release

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Director Ritwik Pareek’s festival favourite film Dug Dug, a satire about religious frenzy in a small town, is finally set for release next month with filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Vasan Bala serving as executive producers. Dug Dug is directed by Ritwik Pareek. Dug Dug gets India release The comedy-mystery-satire is slated to hit Indian screens on May 8, the makers announced Thursday. Inspired by true events, Dug Dug follows a bizarre phenomenon in a village where a deceased man’s motorbike is believed to grant wishes, provided devotees pray to it and offer alcohol. As word spreads and prayers begin to be answered the belief snowballs into a full-blown, commercialised religion. The film, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2021, was screened at several international platforms including the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and the International Film Festival of Kerala. In the past, Kashyap, Motwane and Advani have joined hands to …

As Kanu Behl’s Agra struggles for screens, 46 filmmakers unite, demand fair access to theatres for indie films | Entertainment News

As Kanu Behl’s Agra struggles for screens, 46 filmmakers unite, demand fair access to theatres for indie films | Entertainment News

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Over 40 filmmakers have issued a joint appeal following the alleged limited and inconvenient showtimes allotted to Kanu Behl-directed feature Agra, which released on November 14. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO On Monday, 46 leading voices of India’s independent film community, including Payal Kapadia, Rima Das, Nandita Das, Ajitpal Singh, Alankrita Shrivastava, Megha Ramaswamy, Raam Reddy, Ruchi Narain, Shaunak Sen, Shonali Bose, Varun Grover and Vasan Bala, came together to call for fair and equal opportunities for independent films to be showcased in cinemas across the country. This comes after Behl objected to the show timings given to Agra, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, and called for support on social media. Story continues below this ad In their appeal, the filmmakers pointed out that this problem is much bigger than how one film is treated. Independent films across India routinely struggle to get fair access in theatres, they said. The primary concerns include “very limited” screenings, morning-only or weekday-only shows, sudden cancellations, no clarity on how shows are allocated, and priority being …

Vasan Bala Finds Rajkummar Rao’s Doppelganger In THIS Italian Actor, Stree 2 Star REACTS: ‘Let’s Make…’

Vasan Bala Finds Rajkummar Rao’s Doppelganger In THIS Italian Actor, Stree 2 Star REACTS: ‘Let’s Make…’

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Last Updated:April 05, 2025, 21:19 IST Filmmaker Vasan Bala joked that Bollywood star Rajkummar Rao is living a double life as an Italian actor! Vasan Bala pointed out a striking resembletween Rajkummar Rao and Italian actor Giuseppe Maggio. Director Vasan Bala recently pointed out a striking resemblance between Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao and Italian actor Giuseppe Maggio. The filmmaker came across a poster of Jessica Palud’s French film ‘Being Maria’, which introduces Giuseppe Maggio as Bernardo Bertolucci. Vasan Bala couldn’t help but notice how similar he looks to the ‘Stree 2’ star. Sharing his observation, he humorously pointed out that Rajkummar is living a double life as an Italian actor. Rajkummar played along, and indulged in light-hearted banter by suggesting that they should remake the Oscar-winning Italian film ‘Life Is Beautiful’. On Saturday, Vasan Bala took to his Instagram stories to re-share a poster of ‘Being Maria’ that featured Italian actor Giuseppe Maggio. Sharing the poster, the Jigra director wrote, “Rajkummar Rao living a double life as an Italian actor.” Rajkummar also shared Vasan Bala’s …

Jigra: Vedang Raina reacts to box office underperformance of film co-starring Alia Bhatt and says, ‘We do all the mehnat…’

Jigra: Vedang Raina reacts to box office underperformance of film co-starring Alia Bhatt and says, ‘We do all the mehnat…’

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Vedang Raina made his big screen debut in 2024 with the prison break action thriller Jigra, co-starring Alia Bhatt. The film received appreciation for its concept and acting but didn’t do well at the box office. Vedang has now reacted to the movie’s underperformance. He expressed that the hard work was for the audience’s enjoyment and if that doesn’t happen, one questions what could have been better. In a recent interview with the Hindustan Times, Vedang Raina opened up about how Jigra’s box office performance affected him. He shared that an actor puts in the work in a project for a long time. Vedang stated that the aim was for the film to be received well by the viewers and for them to be entertained. The Archies actor said, “We do all the mehnat (hard work) behind the scenes to get some sort of validation and appreciation for our work, and for people to enjoy it.” He continued by saying that one questioned what could have been done better or differently if the audience doesn’t …

Vasan Bala says that after working with Alia Bhatt, directors ‘ki band baj jaati hai’, explains why | Bollywood

Vasan Bala says that after working with Alia Bhatt, directors ‘ki band baj jaati hai’, explains why | Bollywood

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Dec 28, 2024 09:56 AM IST 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. (Also read: Vasan Bala deactivates Twitter account after getting hate for Jigra box office failure, internet questions Karan Johar) Alia Bhatt and Vasan Bala worked on Jigra together. 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 …

Vasan Bala Quit Gangs of Wasseypur After Fight With Anurag Kashyap: ‘Piyush Mishra Got Frustrated’

Vasan Bala Quit Gangs of Wasseypur After Fight With Anurag Kashyap: ‘Piyush Mishra Got Frustrated’

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Last Updated:December 25, 2024, 03:43 IST Vasan Bala left Gangs of Wasseypur after a heated argument with Anurag Kashyap but credits him for paving the way to his career-defining stint with Michael Winterbottom. Anurag Kashyap and Vasan Bala. Vasan Bala, acclaimed for Monica, O My Darling and Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, started his career as an assistant director to Anurag Kashyap on Gangs of Wasseypur. However, his stint on the iconic film was cut short after a heated argument with Kashyap. In a chat with Mashable India, Bala opened up about the confrontation that led him to quit the project. Recalling the incident, Bala shared, “After shooting for 50 days, me and Anurag sir fought.” The altercation occurred while they were traveling with actor Piyush Mishra, who eventually got so fed up with their loud disagreement that he stopped the car and asked them to get out. “We were shouting so much in the car that Piyush bhai got frustrated,” Vasan added. Despite the argument, the tension did not sour the relationship between the …

When Anurag Kashyap’s heated argument with Vasan Bala made latter quit Gangs of Wasseypur; here’s what happened

When Anurag Kashyap’s heated argument with Vasan Bala made latter quit Gangs of Wasseypur; here’s what happened

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Anurag Kashyap is an acclaimed filmmaker whose thriller, Gangs of Wasseypur became a rage among cinephiles. On the sets of the film, he was assisted by acclaimed director Vasan Bala who made his debut feature film, Peddlers in 2012. But did you know their heated argument made Bala quit working on Gangs of Wasseypur? While talking to Mashable India about his stint as an assistant director in Gangs of Wasseypur, Vasan Bala spoke about his heated argument with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. The director added that their war of words made him quit working on the film. Recalling the incident, Vasan divulged, “After shooting for 50 days, me and Anurag sir fought.” Elaborating further, the Jigra helmer stated that they got into a fight while traveling in a car with Piyush Mishra. The actor got so annoyed with their argument that he stopped the car and asked them to get down. “We were shouting so much in the car that Piyush bhai got frustrated with us,” he stated adding that they finally sat down quietly in the …

Is Alia Bhatt’s cosmetic surgery outburst legit or just misdirected anger? Internet speculates

Is Alia Bhatt’s cosmetic surgery outburst legit or just misdirected anger? Internet speculates

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Oct 25, 2024 12:46 PM IST Alia’s open letter to the public about speculations over her alleged indulgence in cosmetic procedures has failed to have the expected impact, says the internet And it’s a hattrick. Alia Bhatt’s outburst over longstanding cosmetic procedure speculations feels unnecessarily delayed, says the internet(Photos: Instagram/aliaabhatt) Alia Bhatt’s very celebrated career has had a very minimal number of road bumps along the way. While this is of course a dream run for any actor worth their salt, an enviously low number of box office failures for one of the biggest names in Bollywood comes with its own troubles. An Alia-starrer tanking at the box office had happened all of twice. The first was Vikas Bahl’s Shahid Kapoor-starrer Shaandaar (2015). The second was Abhishek Varman’s Kalank (2019). The third title to join the list is now Vasan Bala’s Jigra, almost exclusively marketed on Alia’s star power. Sadly, there were a few to no takers. Coming back to recent events, Alia took to her Instagram handle earlier today morning to pen down a …

Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar have built reputation over years through ‘hard-earned success’ says Vasan Bala: ‘Viraasat mein nahi mili hai’

Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar have built reputation over years through ‘hard-earned success’ says Vasan Bala: ‘Viraasat mein nahi mili hai’

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Bollywood star Alia Bhatt and filmmaker Karan Johar have secured a unique spot in the hearts of audiences, building their careers through dedication over the years. Director Vasan Bala recently reflected on their journeys, emphasizing that their success is the result of consistent hard work. He specifically highlighted that Karan Johar’s prominence wasn’t passed down to him, but rather earned through his own achievements in the industry. During an interaction with VOA India, Vasan Bala underscored Karan Johar’s accomplishments, pointing out that his stature in the industry wasn’t handed to him. Instead, he built his legacy by delivering some of Indian cinema’s most successful films.  He remarked that the significant effort and investment behind creating a film reflects not just the star’s, but also the producer’s hard-earned reputation. Karan, he noted, didn’t simply inherit his prominence; he carved his path by producing major blockbusters and earning his position. “Karan ko viraasat mein nahi mili hai (Karan did not get this in his inheritance); he has made the biggest blockbusters and earned this position for himself,” …

Vasan Bala takes responsibility for Jigra’s underperformance

Vasan Bala takes responsibility for Jigra’s underperformance

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Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s Jigra failed to live up to the hype at the box office. It became Alia’s lowest box office opener ever. Now, the director of the film Vasan Bala has opened up about the film’s underperformance and taken the entire blame on himself. Talking about the film, he said, “She (Alia) is the first choice for everyone. She could have been on any other film set, but Jigra, during that time. So she has to make that choice. And she has trusted me with that choice. So it is my responsibility to deliver box office because we are in the business of filmmaking also.” He continued, “So which is why I need to analyse. Something has happened, right? Something has happened where people have stayed away, something that they have not bought, something that they didn’t feel the need to come to the theatre. If at all any other actor decides to give their time, his or her, then you know, make it worth it.” Jigra follows the story of a …