Alia Bhatt, Unfazed by Jigra Row, Poses With Sister At Diwali Bash After Vasan Bala Takes Flop Blame

Alia Bhatt made a stunning appearance at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash, arriving hand-in-hand with her sister Shaheen Bhatt. The actress, unfazed by the ongoing controversy surrounding her film Jigra, greeted the paparazzi with a bright smile. She posed happily alongside Shaheen, who looked elegant in a sea green salwar suit, while Alia dazzled in a vibrant pink lehenga adorned with intricate embroidery, accessorised with huge golden jhumkas.

Despite the noise around Jigra’s box office performance, Alia seemed in high spirits. The film has faced criticism for its underwhelming earnings, with filmmaker Divya Khossla Kumar accusing Alia of inflating box office numbers. Divya even claimed that Jigra shows were empty, casting doubt on the official figures being reported.

Amid the controversy, Jigra director Vasan Bala spoke out about the film’s disappointing run during an interview with Fever FM. He candidly admitted that Jigra’s poor box office opening was a personal setback, and he took full responsibility for its performance. “It’s my responsibility to deliver at the box office because we’re in the business of filmmaking,” Bala shared, reflecting on the film’s outcome.

The director expressed his surprise at the film’s failure, revealing that he had expected Jigra to perform well. “Something has happened where people stayed away. They didn’t feel the need to come to the theater,” Bala said. He acknowledged Alia’s trust in him and felt that he let her down, adding, “If another actor gives their time, I need to make it worth it.”

Even though Jigra didn’t live up to expectations, Alia Bhatt remained calm and collected at the Diwali event, posing solo for photographers with her radiant smile. Clearly unbothered by the film’s underperformance, Alia’s Diwali appearance showed that she’s choosing to focus on the festive season and her next with YRF – Alpha.