Divya Khosla Kumar Shares Mukesh Bhatt Call, Alleges ‘Industry Mafia’
Bollywood filmmaker and actor Divya Khosla Kumar has escalated the ongoing Savi vs Jigra debate by releasing a phone call recording with veteran producer Mukesh Bhatt. The post, shared on Instagram, arrives amid online speculation that her 2024 film Savi shares plot similarities with Alia Bhatt’s Jigra.
“It is time we speak up. It is time we call out the industry mafia. I will raise my voice and I will fight this out,” Divya captioned the post, expressing shock over the hierarchy, lobbying, and gatekeeping in the film industry.
What the Phone Call Revealed
The conversation, recorded between Divya and Mukesh Bhatt, addressed claims that Mukesh had allegedly spoken against her regarding the Savi-Jigra controversy.
In the clip, Mukesh Bhatt denied any accusations against Divya, stating:
“Neither did anyone ask me nor did I tell anyone. This is again created by people who have vested interest… Somebody who wants to hurt you was intentionally planning this.”
He reassured Divya about their professional relationship and advised her not to react to online reports, calling them slanderous.
Background: Savi vs Jigra
The controversy centers on claims that Alia Bhatt’s Jigra bore narrative similarities to Savi, which starred Harshvardhan Rane and Anil Kapoor. Savi tells the story of a housewife attempting to free her husband from a high-security prison in the UK, while Jigra explores a sister’s efforts to rescue her brother from prison, touching on family and redemption themes.
Earlier, Mukesh Bhatt dismissed the controversy, defending Alia Bhatt and saying:
“She is too big for this and would never need to stoop to such a level.”
Divya’s latest move, however, has shifted the debate from plot similarities to a broader critique of lobbying, favoritism, and gatekeeping in Bollywood.
Industry Response
Divya’s Instagram post has reignited discussions about power dynamics in the Hindi film industry, with several insiders noting that disputes like these highlight the challenges filmmakers face when questioning entrenched hierarchies.
