Vasan Bala is an acclaimed director and screenwriter. He is recognized both nationally and internationally for his directorial and storytelling style.
Vasan Bala Age
As of 2024, he is 46 years ols.
Vasan Bala Biography
Full Name | Vasan Bala |
Date of Birth | 20 July 1978 |
Birth Place | Mumbai |
Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m) |
Weight | Not Known |
Education | Degree in Business Management from Mumbai University |
Profession | Director, Screenwriter |
Marital Status | Married |
Social Media | Instagram, X |
Vasan Bala Family
Vasan Bala is married to Prerna Saigal, who is also involved in the film industry as a director. They have a daughter named Saiba Vasan.
Vasan Bala Early Life & Career
Born on 12 July 1978 in Mumbai, he grew up in Matunga area. He got a business degree from Mumbai University and started working in a bank. His passion for filmmaking led him to leave this stable job to pursue a career in the film industry. He began his career as a screenwriter for films like Bombay Velvet & Raman Raghav 2.0.
By working closely with renowned directors such as Anurag Kashyap and Michael Winterbottom, he gain invaluable experience and shape up his directorial style. His directorial debut came with Peddlers (2012), which was nominated for the Golden Camera Award at the Cannes Film Festival. His breakthrough film is Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota (2018, which won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festiva. In 2022, he directed Monica, O My Darling, a neo-noir crime comedy that received acclaim for its intricate storytelling and humor. His latest project is titled Jigra (2024), featuring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina.
Vasan Bala Income & Net Worth
As of 2024, his estimated net worth is $5 million. His primary income source are film direction and screenwriting.
Vasan Bala Awards
- Best Screenplay award for Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016) at the FANCINE Festival de Cine Fantastico de la Universidad de Malaga.
- People’s Choice Award for Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota (2018) at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- At the News18 Showsha Reel Awards in 2023, he was honored with the Best Director award for Monica, O My Darling
FAQs
His wife name is Prerna Saigal.
He has not announced his next project.
Specific details about his parents are not available.
Bala has a business degree.
He was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra
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