Bollywood Clash Escalates as Divya Khosla Releases Private Call Recording
The Bollywood industry is witnessing a dramatic confrontation between filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar and producer Mukesh Bhatt over the ongoing Savi versus Jigra controversy. The conflict reached new heights when Divya made public a private phone conversation where she confronted Mukesh about his recent comments labeling her actions as "chichori harkat" (petty acts).
The controversy began when Mukesh Bhatt, in an interview with Lehren Retro, suggested that Divya Khosla Kumar had used Alia Bhatt's name to create unnecessary controversy between their films Savi and Jigra for publicity purposes. However, in a surprising turn of events, Divya took to Instagram on November 21, 2025, to share recorded evidence of their subsequent conversation.
The Explosive Phone Conversation
In the revealing call recording, Divya can be heard directly asking Mukesh Bhatt about his controversial statements. "Did you say something against me that I did something petty? That I created the Jigra controversy with Alia for a publicity stunt?" she questioned him directly.
Mukesh Bhatt's response was completely different from his earlier public statements. He firmly denied making any such comments, claiming that "No one asked me anything, and I didn't say anything to anyone." He went further to suggest that the entire situation was being manufactured by people with "vested interests."
The timing of the controversy added another layer to the drama. Divya revealed that these negative comments surfaced on her birthday, November 20, which Mukesh described as intentional timing by those who wanted to hurt her. "The fact that it's come on your birthday means somebody, who wants to hurt you, has intentionally planned this," he stated during their conversation.
Mukesh Bhatt's Complete U-Turn
What makes this situation particularly intriguing is Mukesh Bhatt's complete reversal from his original position. In his earlier interview, he had explicitly stated that Divya used Alia Bhatt's name for creating controversy, saying "To get some attention in the media, you can create some controversy. Everyone needs some publicity. And for publicity, you need some controversy."
He had also strongly defended Alia Bhatt during that interview, asserting that "Alia Bhatt isn't bankrupt, she doesn't need to steal ideas" and describing her as "too big a person" who wouldn't engage in such "chichori harkat" (petty acts).
However, in his private conversation with Divya, Mukesh completely changed his narrative, blaming the controversy on what he called "backlash from the other camp" - widely interpreted as referring to Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the makers of Jigra.
Divya Khosla's Strong Response
Divya Khosla Kumar didn't just stop at sharing the call recording. She accompanied it with a powerful note explaining her decision to make the conversation public. She emphasized that the "truth" needed to come out, particularly for artists and fans who have suffered under what she described as "hierarchy, lobbying, and gatekeeping in our film industry."
Her statement contained strong allegations against what she called "certain groups" who "attempt to sabotage careers and push genuine talent out." She concluded her message with a bold declaration that the "industry mafia" needed to be called out, indicating her willingness to take on powerful forces within Bollywood.
The Savi versus Jigra controversy began when both films released around the same time and faced comparisons from audiences and critics. Divya had initially accused Jigra makers of copying her film's story and manipulating box office figures. Mukesh Bhatt's original comments had added fuel to this fire, suggesting that Divya, being married to T-Series head Bhushan Kumar, had the resources and motivation to create such controversies for publicity.
This latest development raises serious questions about the authenticity of public statements made by industry insiders and highlights the complex power dynamics within Bollywood. The public release of private conversations marks a new escalation in how industry conflicts are playing out in the digital age.
