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COPYING ROW?

Alia Bhatt’s star-power fails to

boost Jigra at box-office

Divya Khossla claims “Jigra is a copy” of her film Savi, a jailbreak story. Savi, which released earlier this year,
was based on The Next Three Days (2010), for which her team bought the rights.

OUR BUREAU verlies #HappyDussehra,” she added.
Divya Khossla had sparked a
Mumbai
heated debate with her Insta Story crit-
espite Alia Bhatt’s star power, icizing Alia Bhatt’s latest release Jigra
her latest release ‘Jigra’ did and publicly clashing with co-produc-
Dnot manage to garner huge er Karan Johar, who responded to her
footfall on the release day. As per allegations by posting: “Silence is the
trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film, best speech you will ever give to fools”
which is helmed by Vasan Bala, raked on his social media. To which, Khossla
in Rs 4.55 crore on the opening day in quickly retaliated with another Story:
India. “Truth will always offend fools op-
Jigra faced box-office clash with posed to it.”
RajKummar Rao and Triptii Dim- Khossla highlighted her concern
ri-starrer ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala with corporate bookings and manip-
Video’, which performed better than ulated box office numbers: “After
Alia’s film. ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Covid, smaller production houses
Video’ minted Rs 5.71 cr on Friday. have shut down, and only those with
Reportedly, ‘Jigra’ makes it Alia’s money survive. I saw an empty theatre,
lowest opener since 2014’s Highway, yet Jigra’s opening figures were in-
which was the second film of Alia’s flated. That needs serious correction.”
career. Jigra’ revolves around a devot- She claims that false numbers are put
ed sister who embarks on a harrow- out for certain films. “We are creative
ing journey to rescue her brother. A people, we are not in a share market,
recreated version of the classic song and by giving fake box office numbers,
‘Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka’ is also includ- certain media persons also highlight
ed in the teaser, showcasing Vedang bad films. When good films work, no
Raina’s vocal talent. one talks about that. These people
Earlier, a special screening of decide which film is will be declared
Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Jigra’ was held on a hit- as tickets are bought and fake
Wednesday evening for the mem- collections are announced. And that’s
bers of the film industry. From Alia’s why only those people will be able to
mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor to sister survive here, who have money. New
Shaheen Bhatt, several stars came for talent, will never be able to enter.”
the screening to cheer for the film’s Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina posing during a promotion event for their film Jigra (ANI) Khossla claims “Jigra is a copy”
team. Alia even posed with her sister of her film Savi, a jailbreak story. Savi,
Shaheen before entering the venue. which released earlier this year, was
The sisters looked extremely excited. Ankur ki behen hu.”The film marks deceive the public. based on The Next Three Days (2010),
Actor Rashmika Mandanna was Vedang Raina’s second appearance Divya, took to her Instagram Sto- for which her team bought the rights.
also spotted at the screening. on screen, following his debut in ‘The ries on Saturday to slam the ‘Highway’ She notes that “both films share
Earlier, makers had treated fans Archies’ last year.’’Jigra’ also features actor, sharing a picture of an emp- the same story line”, but her project
with an action-packed trailer. In the a captivating soundtrack, including ty theatre and criticizing the film’s “was in production first”. Savi was
trailer, Alia Bhatt takes on the role the popular track ‘Chal Kudiye,’ re- reported earnings. In her post, she a jailbreak story about a wife who is
of Satya, a fiercely devoted sister who uniting Alia Bhatt with Diljit Dosanjh. wrote, “Went to Citi Mall PVR for Jig- out to rescue her husband, jailed in a
is determined to rescue her brother, Meanwhile, actor Divya Khoss- ra show. Theatre was totally empty… high-security prison. She is helped by
Ankur, played by Vedang Raina. As la launched a scathing attack on Alia all theaters going empty everywhere.” Anil Kapoor’s character. Jigra too is a
the trailer unfolds, Alia’s character Bhatt, accusing her of manipulating “#Aliabhatt me sach mein Bahut jailbreak story, where a sister sets out
embodies resilience and strength. One the box office numbers for her latest #Jigra hai.. khud hi tickets karide aur to rescue her brother who will soon be
standout moment comes when her film, ‘Jigra’. Divya alleged that Alia fake collections announce kar diye. executed, from a prison. She is helped
character declares, “Maine kabhi nhi purchased tickets of her own movie Wonder why paid media is silent. by two people along the way. The treat-
kaha, main sahi insaan hu. Main sirf, and announced “fake collection” to #weshdnotfooltheaudience #trutho- ment of both the stories is different.

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