Following the success of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, Alia Bhatt has announced her next movie, ‘Jigra’, helmed by Vasan Bala. Notably, Alia has taken on the job of co-producer for the film with Karan Johar. This is her second production project, following the dark comedy ‘Darlings’, which was released last year. Alia recently revealed details about her upcoming film's concept and stated why she decided to become a producer.
Alia Bhatt recently delighted her fans with the official announcement of her upcoming film, complete with title and release date. Alia is going to play a dual role in the film ‘Jigra’, not only as the lead actress but also as the film's producer. According to Film Companion, Alia shared her thoughts on entering the filmmaking industry, saying, “I believe stories are everywhere, and stories are everything! I turned producer with Eternal Sunshine to tell some of these stories, ones that evoke emotions and leave an impact. Our first production, Darlings, got so much love that it was exciting and overwhelming at the same time.”
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Divulging details of ‘Jigra’, Alia shared, “Just a little over a year later, we are ready to launch our second production - Jigra, a beautiful story of courage, passion, and determination. I hope to consistently support compelling narratives that are authentic, and enduringly timeless and work with brilliant creative minds to bring them alive.”
The film was first revealed in a compelling video. Alia wrote alongside the announcement, “Presenting #Jigra, directed by the extremely talented vasanbala and produced by
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According to reports, ‘Jigra’ will be an exciting prison-break thriller with a major storyline centered on the close bond between a brother and sister. The highly anticipated film is set to be released in theatres on September 27, 2024.