The brewing controversy between Divya Khosla Kumar and Alia Bhatt centres around their recent films, Savi and Jigra, both sharing a similar jailbreak plot. Divya Khosla Kumar’s film Savi tells the story of a housewife attempting a jailbreak to free her husband, while Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt, follows the story of a sister attempting a jailbreak to free her brother.
Divya’s Accusations on Instagram
Divya recently took to Instagram to criticize Jigra’s box office performance. Sharing a photo of an empty theatre from Jigra’s screening, she implied that Alia’s team had purchased tickets to inflate collection figures. In her post, she stated, “Went to Citi Mall PVR for Jigra show… All theaters going empty everywhere… Alia Bhatt mein sach mein bahut Jigra hai… fake collections announce kar diye…” She also questioned the silence of the media, hinting at a cover-up.
Karan Johar’s Response
Hours later, filmmaker Karan Johar posted a cryptic message on Instagram: “Silence is the best speech you will ever give to fools.” Though he didn’t directly mention Divya, the timing suggested it was a subtle rebuttal to her accusations against Alia.
Divya’s Counter to Karan’s Post
Divya doubled down on her accusations, posting two additional messages: “Truth will always offend fools” and “When you are shamelessly accustomed to stealing what rightfully belongs to others, you will always seek shelter in silence.” Her statements seemed to target Karan Johar, suggesting she believes the plot of Jigra was unfairly taken from Savi.
Divya Khosla Kumar vs Alia Bhatt: Jailbreak Plot or Copycat Drama?
Divya previously addressed the media about the similarities between Savi and Jigra, maintaining that while both films share a jailbreak theme, they each have a unique journey. According to a source, Divya’s anger likely stems from feeling her story rights were infringed upon. Divya believes that the core plot is hers, igniting frustration towards Alia and her team.
