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. đžđŹ 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 movieâs plot is suspiciously similar to her film Savi. Karan Johar hit back with a cryptic Instagram post, and things are getting heated! Letâs dive into the feud. đ
Whatâs the Controversy? đłđ„
Divya Khosla Kumar didnât 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"âimplying that Jigraâs team had bought out theater seats to make it look like the movie was doing better than it actually was. đïžđ€ She even posted a picture from a Citi Mall PVR showing an empty theater, claiming itâs like that all over. đž
But thatâs not all! Divya also alleges that Jigraâs 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. đŹđż
Karan Joharâs Response đ§ đČ
Not one to stay quiet, Karan Johar clapped back with a cryptic Instagram post, writing, "Silence is the best response for fools." Though he didnât directly name Divya, the timing made it clear that his comment was aimed at her accusations. đ€
But Divya didnât 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. đ„”đ„
Box Office Numbers: Whatâs the Real Deal? đžđïž
Letâs 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 Aliaâs emotional performance, while others point out its weak box office numbers. According to reports, Jigra earned âč4.25 crore on its opening day, with disappointing showings in regions like Telangana, where some theaters reportedly had no viewers. đ Despite the buzz surrounding Aliaâs role, the movie is struggling to perform as expected. đ
MediaFx Opinion: Bollywoodâs Drama Goes Beyond the Screen đđ„
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. đ€ Whether or not Divyaâs accusations hold any weight, one thing is clearâBollywoodâs obsession with numbers and success sometimes overshadows the real conversation about creativity and originality. đĄ
Also, letâs be real: arguing over empty theaters or box office numbers shouldnât take away from the hard work of everyone involved. At the end of the day, the audience decides what they want to watch. đ
What do yâall think? Are these controversies just publicity stunts, or is there something more serious brewing? Drop your comments below! đđŹ
