Dia Mirza mortgaged her first home to produce film, gave Vidya Balan her full salary despite financial hurdles: 'Was told I would stop getting jobs as an actor'
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Dia Mirza's journey as a filmmaker showcases remarkable determination and financial sacrifice. After securing backing fell through for 'Bobby Jasoos', the actress mortgaged her personal home and secured bank financing to complete the Vidya Balan project. Her commitment demonstrates the challenges independent producers face in Indian cinema, willingly sacrificing personal assets to preserve creative vision despite industry warnings about career repercussions.
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Dia Mirza mortgaged her first home to produce film, gave Vidya Balan her full salary despite financial hurdles: 'Was told I would stop getting jobs as an actor'
Dia Mirza has opened up about the lengths she went to in order to make ‘Bobby Jasoos’ after the film’s financiers and studios pulled out at the last minute. The actress-turned-producer revealed that she took a bank loan and mortgaged her first home to fund the Vidya Balan-starrer, refusing to let financial hurdles stop the story from being told.
