Overview

• Anurag Basu said he and Ranbir Kapoor slashed their fees on their 2017 musical Jagga Jasoos to shield producers from financial losses.
• The musical took four years to produce and carried a ₹130 crore budget that it ultimately failed to recoup at the box office.
• Basu stressed that his primary rule of filmmaking is to ensure all stakeholders profit even if a film underperforms.
• He delivered these remarks during promotions for his new ensemble drama Metro…In Dino to illustrate the consistency of his cost-conscious approach.
• The director added that Jagga Jasoos has gradually found its audience over the years, reflecting evolving reception beyond its initial flop.