Did Karan Johar push Katrina Kaif out for Alia Bhatt in Jigra? Furious fans slam KJo as 'movie mafia'
Fans believe Katrina Kaif was the original choice for Jigra. However, Karan Johar was replaced by Alia Bhatt. This happened after Vasan Bala claimed in an interview that Johar sent the script to Bhatt without his consent.
Write director Vasan Bala's recent comment has kickstarted a storm in Bollywood. He said that Karan Johar, who is the producer of Jigra, a film that he wrote and directed, sent the rough draft of the script to Alia Bhatt without his consent. He, in fact, told him - this is how it works. Now, people think that Bala had Katrina Kaif on his mind while Alia snatched the role from her.
Did Alia Bhatt replace Katrina Kaif in Jigra?
As per their Instagram handle, @bollywgossips, Katrina Kaif had once revealed she was in talks with Vasan Bala for a film. They believe the film was Jigra. However, the movie went to Alia Bhatt because of Karan Johar.
Reacting to this, while most fans are praising the choice saying that Alia is a better actress than Katrina Kaif, several others are calling KJo "a movie mafia" all over again.
KJo on Vasan Bala's comment and Jigra casting controversy
Reacting to Vasan Bala's comment and the controversy it has led to thereafter, KJo took to social media to share a post that read, "We have to be strong to ensure our life is stable enough to shut some negative people's mouth. --I'm, Salmiah."
Furthermore, in the caption, he revealed that comments and trolls tragetting him after Vasan Bala's interview made him laugh initially but have started to bother him now. He said that the comment had been misinterpreted by fans. "Vasan continues to be one of my most talented and wonderful collaborators and if you see his interview and hear his tone you will totally get it! BUT NO... much ado about nothing is all over the place... I fold my hands and tell everyone please hear and read entire interviews before making clickbait assumptions. ??! Loads of Love to all of you..." he wrote.
Vasan Bala also supports Karan Johar
Bala recently posted on Instagram how he had been manifesting to work with Alia Bhatt after seeing her powerful performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi but fans think what is saying is just "damage control." One of the users wrote, "Vasan bala fighting for his career right now." Another one said, " Vasan Bala is treading such a thin line. Why does he have to clarify his love for Alia? And why do this extent? Theek hai you wanted to work with her. We'll accept that but please hold your desire to work with her with some dignity."
Damage Repair! ??
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