Jigra director Vasan Bala says ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ to Stree 2 actress Shraddha Kapoor’s fans; here’s why he apologized

Jigra director Vasan Bala says ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ to Stree 2 actress Shraddha Kapoor’s fans; here’s why he apologized

As a die-hard fan who has witnessed the rollercoaster ride of Bollywood for decades, I must say that the recent apology by Vasan Bala to Shraddha Kapoor’s fans is a testament to the unique dynamics of stardom and social media in today’s entertainment industry. It’s not every day we see directors publicly apologizing for forgetting to tag an actress in their appreciation post!


The highly anticipated film titled “Jigra,” featuring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, is slated for release in 2024. Recently, the first teaser trailer of the movie was revealed, receiving positive feedback from actress Shraddha Kapoor. In response to her praise, director Vasan Bala expressed gratitude while also offering an apology to Shraddha’s fans. This apology stemmed from criticism Vasan faced for failing to tag Shraddha in his appreciation post for her film “Stree 2.

On September 8, 2024, Shraddha Kapoor expressed her excitement about the Jigra teaser on her Instagram Stories, saying, “I can’t wait to watch this in the theater with my brother @siddhanthkapoor.” She also recognized actress Alia Bhatt and director Vasan Bala, commenting, “What a fantastic girl you are, @aliaabhatt. What an amazing trailer, @vasanbala #JIGRA.

In response, Vasan posted the note on his personal Stories and thanked Shraddha, saying “Thank you so much, Shraddha! I hope you and Siddhanth also enjoy the movie.” Additionally, he apologized to the fans by saying “Bhool Chuk Maaf,” which means ‘Sorry for the mistake’ in English.

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Jigra director Vasan Bala says ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ to Stree 2 actress Shraddha Kapoor’s fans; here’s why he apologized

Previously, Vasan Bala praised the horror-comedy featuring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor on Instagram. Although he mentioned the rest of the film’s crew, he inadvertently overlooked tagging Shraddha. This omission sparked displeasure among Shraddha’s fans on social media platforms.

At the same time, Alia Bhatt responded to Shraddha’s praise on Instagram Stories with a hearty “Thank you, my successful co-star!” followed by a few heart and party emojis.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m thrilled to share my excitement about the teaser trailer of the upcoming film Jigra. This captivating sneak peek has left audiences and the industry buzzing with anticipation! The 2-minute, 49-second video offers a tantalizing glimpse into the heart-pounding prison-break plot that lies ahead. But what truly stands out is the powerful portrayal of the unbreakable bond between Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina’s characters Satya and Ankur, beautifully woven into the story by writers Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala. I can’t wait to see this masterpiece unfold on the big screen!

Under the banner of Viacom18 Studios, Dharma Productions, and Eternal Sunshine Productions, the upcoming movie titled Jigra is being produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt, and Somen Mishra. The film is scheduled to premiere on October 11, 2024, coinciding with the vibrant festival of Dussehra.

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2024-09-09 08:22