TL;DR: Drama in Bollywood is reaching new heights as Divya Khosla Kumar publicly called out Alia Bhatt and the makers of Jigra, accusing them of faking box office collections. 💸🎬 Divya claims that Jigra's numbers are inflated, and even shared photos of empty theaters to prove her point. On top of that, she's saying the movie’s plot is suspiciously similar to her film Savi. Karan Johar hit back with a cryptic Instagram post, and things are getting heated! Let’s dive into the feud. 👇
What’s the Controversy? 😳🎥
Divya Khosla Kumar didn’t hold back when she accused Alia Bhatt and the producers of Jigra (including Karan Johar) of rigging box office numbers. In an Instagram post, Divya sarcastically said, "Khud hi tickets kharide aur fake collections announce kar diye"—implying that Jigra’s team had bought out theater seats to make it look like the movie was doing better than it actually was. 🎟️😤 She even posted a picture from a Citi Mall PVR showing an empty theater, claiming it’s like that all over. 📸
But that’s not all! Divya also alleges that Jigra’s storyline is a rip-off of her movie Savi, which released earlier this year. Both films share a central plot about breaking a loved one out of prison, though the details differ slightly. 🎬🍿
Karan Johar’s Response 🧠📲
Not one to stay quiet, Karan Johar clapped back with a cryptic Instagram post, writing, "Silence is the best response for fools." Though he didn’t directly name Divya, the timing made it clear that his comment was aimed at her accusations. 🤐
But Divya didn’t let that slide! She quickly fired back, accusing KJo and his team of being "shamelessly accustomed to stealing" and claiming they have "no voice, no spine" for defending the alleged plagiarism. 🥵💥
Box Office Numbers: What’s the Real Deal? 💸🎟️
Let’s talk about the numbers. Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and directed by Vasan Bala, opened on October 11. The movie has received mixed reactions, with some praising Alia’s emotional performance, while others point out its weak box office numbers. According to reports, Jigra earned ₹4.25 crore on its opening day, with disappointing showings in regions like Telangana, where some theaters reportedly had no viewers. 📉 Despite the buzz surrounding Alia’s role, the movie is struggling to perform as expected. 📊
MediaFx Opinion: Bollywood’s Drama Goes Beyond the Screen 🎭💥
At MediaFx, we feel this latest feud highlights the competitive nature of Bollywood, where accusations about box office manipulation and plagiarism are becoming more common. 😤 Whether or not Divya’s accusations hold any weight, one thing is clear—Bollywood’s obsession with numbers and success sometimes overshadows the real conversation about creativity and originality. 💡
Also, let’s be real: arguing over empty theaters or box office numbers shouldn’t take away from the hard work of everyone involved. At the end of the day, the audience decides what they want to watch. 👏
What do y’all think? Are these controversies just publicity stunts, or is there something more serious brewing? Drop your comments below! 👇💬
