Karan Johar's Dharma Productions have decided to stop pre-release screenings, starting with Alia Bhatt starrer Jigra, to enhance cinematic experience. Read on!

Johar shared an ‘Instagram’ post to dispel rumours of a rift between him and Bala after the producer sent a “roughly drafted” script of the film to lead star Alia Bhatt without telling him

Karan Johar has broken his silence on the whole controversy of sending Jigra's script to Alia Bhatt without Vasan Bala' consent.

Karan Johar appeared to get upset over rumours that he helped Alia Bhatt land the film Jigra. Earlier this month, a clip from an interview went viral where director Vasan Bala mentioned that Karan had sent Alia an unfinished version of his script.

Recently, Jigra director Vasan Bala claimed that Karan Johar sent an unfinished script of his film to Alia Bhatt without his consent, expressing that he was ‘not happy’ about it. This led to a backlash against Johar, sparking discussions on nepotism and favoritism in Bollywood.

Karan Johar has taken to social media to break his silence on the Jigra controversy after Vasan Bala's interview stating how the Dharma honcho had sent Jigra script to the actress without telling him.

Karan Johar has reportedly expressed his displeasure over rumors suggesting that he facilitated Alia Bhatt’s involvement in the film Jigra.

Karan Johar lashed out at the Jigra director Vasan Bala's allegations against him. Recently, Bala stated that the filmmaker had sent an incomplete script of his film to Alia Bhatt without his consent.

After Karan Johar, Jigra director Vasan Bala recalled his wish to work with Alia Bhatt since the 2022-released, Gangubai Kathiawadi. He also reacted indirectly to the ongoing controversy around Alia Bhatt’s casting in the film.

Jigra is all set to hit the big screen on October 11, coinciding with the Dussehra holiday. The movie is directed by Vasan Bala and features Alia Bhatt with Vedang Raina in the lead roles as siblings.

Karan Johar shared a lengthy note addressing the misrepresentation of Jigra filmmaker Vasan Bala's recent comment and the backlash he received online.