Karan Johar's Dharma Productions have decided to stop pre-release screenings, starting with Alia Bhatt starrer Jigra, to enhance cinematic experience. Read on!

Dharma Productions issued a statement about the pre-release screeenings of its upcoming movies. The production house noted that the decision has been quite difficult.

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions halts pre-release screenings for upcoming films 'Jigra' and 'Dhadak 2' to enhance cinematic experience. Press screenings will be held on release day for timely reviews.

Johar shared an ‘Instagram’ post to dispel rumours of a rift between him and Bala after the producer sent a “roughly drafted” script of the film to lead star Alia Bhatt without telling him

Karan Johar lashed out at the Jigra director Vasan Bala's allegations against him. Recently, Bala stated that the filmmaker had sent an incomplete script of his film to Alia Bhatt without his consent.

Karan Johar has reportedly expressed his displeasure over rumors suggesting that he facilitated Alia Bhatt’s involvement in the film Jigra.

Fans believe Katrina Kaif was the original choice for Jigra. However, Karan Johar was replaced by Alia Bhatt. This happened after Vasan Bala claimed in an interview that Johar sent the script to Bhatt without his consent.

Karan Johar addresses claims of sending Jigra script to Alia Bhatt without Vasan Bala's consent, check it out.

Karan Johar appeared to get upset over rumours that he helped Alia Bhatt land the film Jigra. Earlier this month, a clip from an interview went viral where director Vasan Bala mentioned that Karan had sent Alia an unfinished version of his script.

Karan Johar said that Vasan Bala's reply was “pure innocence and so much love”. He added that Vasan “continues to be one of my most talented collaborators”.