Tigmanshu Dhulia: Jaya Bachchan Rescued Haasil Shoot From Allahabad Threats

• Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia revealed facing severe threats during the 2001 shoot of his debut film Haasil in Allahabad (now Prayagraj).
• Local political figures reacted strongly to the film's depiction of campus politics, believing characters were based on real student leaders.
• Dhulia was summoned to the DM's office and threatened by 20-25 former Allahabad University presidents with violence and humiliation.
• Terrified, Dhulia sought help from Jaya Bachchan, who intervened through Amar Singh to resolve the escalating crisis.
• Following the controversy, references to Allahabad were removed from the film; Irrfan Khan, not Manoj Bajpayee, eventually played the iconic role.