Vasan Bala

Film Director, Screenwriter

Indian Mumbai, India

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Screenwriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/07/1978
Age47 years
BirthplaceMumbai, India

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BiographyVasan 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.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationA degree in business management

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpousePrerna Saigal
ChildrenDaughter - Saiba Vasan

Family

SpousePrerna Saigal
ChildrenSaiba Vasan

Career

DebutVasan made his directorial debut with the film 'Peddlers' in 2012, which was nominated for the Golden Camera Award at Cannes.
Notable Films
  • Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota (2019)
  • Monica, O My Darling (2022)
  • Jigra (2024)
  • Peddlers (2012)
Awards
  • 2016: Official Jury Prize for Best Screenplay at FANCINE Festival for 'Psycho Raman'
  • 2018: People's Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival for 'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota'
  • 2023: Critics Choice Award for Best Web Original Film at Filmfare OTT for 'Monica, O My Darling'
  • 2024: Jury Award for Best Director at Indian Telly Streaming Award for 'Monica, O My Darling'
Screenwriting Credits
  • Bombay Velvet (2015)
  • Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)
  • Rukh (2017)
  • Jigra (2024)

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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