Karan Johar Calls Divya Khossla a Fool, Actress Accuses Him of Shamelessly Stealing Ideas

A verbal spat has erupted between filmmaker Karan Johar and actress Divya Khossla, the wife of T-Series owner Bhushan Kumar. This latest clash follows Johar’s previous controversies, including his well-documented disagreements with Kangana Ranaut. The tension between Johar and Khossla escalated after Johar referred to her as a “fool” in response to her social media posts regarding the recent release of the film Jigra, featuring Alia Bhatt.

The Trigger: Divya’s Criticism of Jigra

Jigra hit theaters on October 11, and despite high expectations, the film has reportedly underperformed, attributed to its weak storyline. Following its release, Divya Khossla took to Instagram to criticize the film, sharing a photo from a nearly empty theater and commenting, “I went to see Jigra at City Mall PVR. The theater was completely empty. All theaters are empty. Alia Bhatt really has a lot of ‘jigra’—she bought tickets herself and announced fake collections.”

Karan’s Response

In reaction to Divya’s post, Karan Johar swiftly retorted, stating, “Silence answers fools.” This remark was interpreted as a direct jab at Khossla, further fueling the fire of their public dispute.

Divya Strikes Back

Not one to back down, Divya Khossla responded with another post, accusing the filmmakers of shamelessly copying the concept of her film Savi. She asserted, “When you shamelessly steal what belongs to others, you should remain silent. You have no voice or backbone of your own.”

Previous Critiques from Kangana Ranaut

The feud has drawn parallels to previous criticisms from Kangana Ranaut, who has also publicly challenged Karan Johar. Ranaut stated, “When you make female-centric films and ensure they don’t succeed, they don’t succeed.” This highlights the ongoing discourse about representation and success in Bollywood.

The Controversial Concepts

The film Savi, which features a woman named Savitri fighting to save her husband from false murder charges, shares thematic similarities with Jigra. In Jigra, Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina are depicted as siblings, adding a unique twist to the narrative that Khossla claims bears a resemblance to her project.

As this public feud unfolds, it raises questions about originality and creative ownership in the film industry. With tensions high and accusations flying, the discourse surrounding Jigra and its reception continues to captivate audiences.