Jigra producer came out in support of Alia Bhatt after rumors spread that she was not the first choice for the movie.

Jigra is one of the most eagerly-awaited films of the year and brings together a superstar in Alia Bhatt and a quirky director in Vasan Bala. Did Bala have other plans?

The upcoming film Jigra, featuring Alia Bhatt and directed by Vasan Bala, has recently been embroiled in a casting controversy. The dispute began when a video clip from an interaction with filmmaker Bala started circulating online.

Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, is just a week away from hitting the theatres and ahead of the release, the movie has been embroiled in a controversy. Now, the movie's co-producer Somen Mishra has cleared the air around Alia's casting.

Jigra's co-producer Somen Mishra recently said that he was always ‘dying to get’ Alia Bhatt on board. The film also features Vedang Raina in a pivotal role.

As the Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina starrer film Jigra is round the corner, the makers of the films have geared up for the promotional campaign. Everyone from the direction, production and acting team is busy giving interviews and attending events as the film’s release date comes around.