Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Vasan Bala
19/10/2026
Anurag Kashyap and Vasan Bala came on board to present Aakhri Ride, a short Mumbai cab thriller written and directed by Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy. The film is a single-night Halloween story about a ride-share driver pushed to his limit. It was released worldwide on YouTube on 31/10/2026 through Kashyap's Oh Short Flips channel.
23/04/2026
Dug Dug, a film backed by Vasan Bala along with Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani and Vikramaditya Motwane, locked a 8 May 2026 release date in India. The announcement came as Bala continued to work on a range of projects following the box-office underperformance of Jigra.
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Bio/Wiki
| Biography | Vasan Bala is an Indian film director and screenwriter from Mumbai, India. He began his career in banking before moving into filmmaking, where he learned directing under Anurag Kashyap and Michael Winterbottom. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema, including screenwriting for crime dramas and psychological thrillers and directing neo-noir and crime films. In 2026 he co-presented the Mumbai cab thriller Aakhri Ride with Anurag Kashyap. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | A degree in business management |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Prerna Saigal |
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| Children | Daughter - Saiba Vasan |
Family
| Spouse | Prerna Saigal |
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| Children | Saiba Vasan |
Career
| Debut | Vasan made his directorial debut with the film 'Peddlers' in 2012, which was nominated for the Golden Camera Award at Cannes. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vasan Bala grew up in Matunga, Mumbai, and underwent karate training during his teenage years. | |
| 2. He worked in a bank for a few years post-graduation before pursuing filmmaking. | |
| 3. In 2008, he had a minor role in the movie 'Aamir' and worked as an assistant director on several notable films. | |
| 4. He has written scripts for various Hindi films including 'Bombay Velvet', 'Raman Raghav 2.0', and 'Rukh'. | |
| 5. A passionate animal lover, he has a pet dog named Shiro. | |
| 6. He received criticism in 2024 for neglecting to mention lead actress Shraddha Kapoor's name in an appreciation post. | |
| 7. He worked as an assistant director on films like 'Dev D' (2009), 'Gulaal' (2009), and 'Trishna' (2011). | |
| 8. He is an avid smoker and is often spotted smoking cigarettes. | |
| 9. He worked in a bank for a few years after graduation before pursuing filmmaking. | |
| 10. He is a passionate animal lover and has a pet dog named Shiro. | |
| 11. In 2024, he faced criticism for not mentioning lead actress Shraddha Kapoor in an appreciation post. | |
| 12. He is often spotted smoking cigarettes. |
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