Did Alia Bhatt Take Away Jigra From Katrina Kaif? Tiger 3 Star Reveals Discussions With Vasan Bala

Jigra: Alia Bhatt heliner hit big screen on October 11 coinciding with Dussehra holiday. While film has opened to decent reviews by audience, Raazi's actress casting has become a point of contention. Some users alleged that director Vasan Bala did not make film with her in mind but Alia was brought on board at producers' insistence. Amid this, an old video of Katrina Kaif talking about a project with Vasan Bala that could not materialise. Netizens are now suspecting that actress is talking about Jigra.

Was Katrina Kaif director's choice for Jigra? 

An old video of Katrina Kaif has me its way to Reddit sub-Bolly Blinds and Gossip. In video, actress could be heard recalling being in talks with Vasan Bala for a movie that did not materialise. She emphasised that reason for her not being a part of films was not herself.

Katrina Kaif could be heard saying, “ films did not work out, and it would not be because of me. It would just for some reason not happen. I feel like that was my destiny." actress ded, “I have been in touch with Vasan Bala a year and a half ago. We have h multiple meetings where I have been messaging him. We have h a coffee conversation. I said, ‘sir I would love to do something toger’. He came over and discussed some ideas.” This video has resurfaced online with netizens claiming that Katrina was talking about Jigra. However, re is no official confirmation on wher Katrina was first choice of film or not.

What did Vasan Bala say about Alia Bhatt 's casting in Jigra and how is it related to nepotism?

In a recent interview with Tried and Refused Productions, Vasan Bala recalled seeing a rough draft of Jigra to film's producer, who without his knowledge, forwarded it to Alia. He shared, “I was really not happy with it. I was like, 'I would have at least done some spellcheck, grammar check, hygiene, written some very nice hero entry. So that email was sent, I was like, 'Why did you do this?'.” Alia Bhatt shared that she thought script was incomplete when she first received it.
 

Reacting to same, producer took to his Instagram account to share that Bala's comment was blown out of proportion and he meant no foul against Alia or production house. However, social media users opined that Vasan Bala desired to cast someone else in movie but interference of producer me Alia Bhatt bag role. Netizens have alleged that nepotism played a role in Alia being in Jigra.