Vasan Bala’s language of seclusion in Jigra is so unique and arresting, it feels like the first time that mainstream Hindi cinema has shown an inclination to grow out of its fixation with fables and comedies on superheroes. Alia Bhatt wears the cape of superheroism with melancholic resignation. She is the epitome of a cornered hero. When pushed against the wall, she won’t bawl. She will fight with all her might to set the imbalance right. As Satya, Alia Bhatt is all for a good fight against injustice. But it’s not about reforming society , or even changing mindsets. This