Last Updated:
Karan Johar was dejected after Jigra’s failure, but for him, the film remains a success story.
Karan Johar said he was disappointed that Jigra didn’t do well.
Alia Bhatt’s Jigra had an underwhelming run at the box office when it was released in October last year. Jigra follows the journey of Satya, played by Alia Bhatt, as she fights to free her brother, Ankur, portrayed by Vedang Raina, from a wrongful conviction and a death row sentence. While Alia and Vedang’s performances were appreciated, the film itself was a box office failure, embroiled in controversy. Does this mean director Vasan Bala should stop making films? Karan Johar thinks, no.
Jigra Failure Shouldn’t Stop Vasan Bala From Making Movies He Likes: Karan Johar
In a recent chat with Suchin Mehrotra, Karan Johar said that although the Vasan Bala directorial venture didn’t work, this shouldn’t stop him from making more films in his style. Karan shared, “Vasan’s meta-referencing, quirks and style of absolutely breaking the grammar of filmmaking, such things may not always land, right? But should he stop making films like this because of that? No! He must always make films that he believes in.”
Karan Johar Has A WhatsApp Group With Alia Bhatt, Vasan Bala
He added, “Yes, we were disappointed, dejected and sad. But we are all very proud of that film, even today. Even now, we have a group comprising Vasan, me and Alia. Vasan has a brilliant self-deprecating sense of humour. He will make fun of himself in the most unique way possible. We still send messages on that group. Like, I will go and chat about this.
A Decade Later, People Will Call Alia Bhatt Brave For Doing Jigra: Karan Johar
The filmmaker said, “I do believe that a decade or two later, we will reference Jigra as something that broke ground, something that Alia was brave to do, something that Vasan was brave to contribute to and the rest of us were so brave to do. I am very proud of Jigra. There are films that I am not proud of that have failed… this film may have failed at the box office but for me it is a success story and I will maintain it.”
Jigra Failure Gave Alia Bhatt ‘A New Vigour’
Alia Bhatt chose to remain silent during the film’s theatrical run but finally addressed the matter on Jay Shetty’s podcast. Alia Bhatt said, “I’m a very passionate actor, professional, producer. I’m passionate about that. I have dreams with regard to my work, which I don’t think will ever end. I don’t think I’m ever comfortable, and I really like that about my mind. I had a film released last year that didn’t do really well, and that’s given me a new vigour for a new dream to try and do over. It’s something I feel very charged by. So that’s the professional dream.”
Vasan Bala Took Responsibility For Jigra Failure
Vasan Bala told Fever FM, “It is my responsibility to deliver box office because we are in the business of filmmaking also. This is why I need to analyse. Kuch toh hua hai na (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 Controversies: Poor Box Office To Allegations Of Inflation, Plagiarism
Alia Bhatt’s Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala, found itself under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Since its release, Jigra had been the subject of more controversy than acclaim. From its dismal box office performance to allegations of plagiarism, the film faced scrutiny from all sides. The film opened to a mere Rs 4.25 crore on its first day, marking the lowest opening for an Alia Bhatt-led film in a decade.
Additionally, one of the most prominent allegations was that the film’s storyline bears a striking resemblance to Divya Khosla Kumar’s Savi. The plot of Savi revolves around a wife’s efforts to rescue her husband from a high-security prison, drawing inspiration from the mythological tale of Savitri and Satyavan. Fans and critics alike have noticed similarities between the two films, with Jigra focusing on a sister’s journey to save her brother from prison. Divya Khossla Kumar even accused Alia Bhatt of inflating the box office numbers of Jigra.
Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-…Read More
Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-… Read More
Check latest Bollywood news updates, events and award shows, upcoming hindi movies releases, exclusive interviews, box office collections, reviews, trailers, and more. Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Download the News18 App
view comments
