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Dia Mirza Mortgaged Home to Fund Vidya Balan's Bobby Jasoos
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 22:24
Dia Mirza Mortgaged Home to Fund Vidya Balan's Bobby Jasoos
- •Dia Mirza revealed she mortgaged her first home to secure a bank loan for the 2014 film Bobby Jasoos, starring Vidya Balan.
- •The decision came after potential studios and financiers withdrew, leaving Dia to finance the project herself to honor commitments.
- •Dia emphasized the importance of paying Vidya Balan what she deserved, challenging industry norms for remunerating female leads.
- •For Dia, the experience highlighted the power of women supporting women in cinema, enabling stories and opportunities.
- •Bobby Jasoos, directed by Samar Shaikh, featured Vidya Balan as a Hyderabadi woman aspiring to be a detective.
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Dia Mirza mortgaged her first home to secure a bank loan for Bobby Jasoos after potential studios and financiers stepped away, allowing her to honor the commitment to Vidya Balan and the production team.
The film Bobby Jasoos, headlined by Vidya Balan and produced by Dia Mirza, was released in 2014.
Bobby Jasoos was directed by Samar Shaikh and starred Vidya Balan as a Hyderabadi woman striving to become a detective.
