Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Biography | Vasan Bala is a renowned film director and screenwriter hailing from Mumbai, India. He has made significant contributions to the Indian film industry through his creative storytelling and direction. After working in banking, he transitioned to filmmaking and learned directing under Anurag Kashyap and Michael Winterbottom. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema, particularly for his screenwriting on period crime dramas and psychological thrillers, as well as his directorial ventures in neo-noir and crime genres. |
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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. |