Vasan Bala Age, Wiki and Bio

Vasan Bala

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Screenwriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/07/1978
Age46 years
BirthplaceMumbai, India

Bio/Wiki

BiographyVasan 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.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationA degree in business management

Personal Life

HometownMumbai, India
Zodiac SignCancer
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)
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'

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vasan Bala grew up in Matunga, Mumbai, and underwent karate training during his teenage years.
He worked in a bank for a few years post-graduation before pursuing filmmaking.
In 2008, he had a minor role in the movie 'Aamir' and worked as an assistant director on several notable films.
He has written scripts for various Hindi films including 'Bombay Velvet', 'Raman Raghav 2.0', and 'Rukh'.
A passionate animal lover, he has a pet dog named Shiro.
He received criticism in 2024 for neglecting to mention lead actress Shraddha Kapoor's name in an appreciation post.