Netizens brand Alia Bhatt an opportunist. Alia Bhatt Spotted at Maddock Office Amidst "Jigra" Controversy: Social Media Reacts.
Alia Bhatt's recent visit to the Maddock Films office, following the box office failure of "Jigra" and the success of "Stree 2", has sparked online debate. Some users expressed concern about her involvement in the horror universe, citing her alleged "opportunistic" nature.
"Jigra", directed by Vasan Bala and produced by Karan Johar, failed to resonate with audiences and was met with negative reviews. The film, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, received heavy criticism and triggered online trolling. In the wake of the backlash, Bala deactivated his X account.
The Maddock office, known for its success with "Stree 2" and "Munjya", has become a focal point of interest amidst the controversy surrounding "Jigra". Alia Bhatt's presence at the office has led some to speculate about her potential involvement in future projects.
One user commented, "Please don’t add her in the horror universe, she is such an opportunist always trying to snatching others work, she herself bagging roles."
In a recent interview, Bala revealed that Johar had sent a "kaccha pakka" (roughly drafted) script to Alia Bhatt before discussing it with him.
"I think six or seven hours later, he called saying, ‘I’ve already set it to Alia’. I was really not happy with it. I was like, ‘I would have at least done some spellcheck, grammar check, hygiene, written some very nice hero entry’. So that email was sent, I was like, ‘Why did you do this?’. Karan said, ‘No, no, this is how it works’,” he shared.
Karan Johar subsequently took to social media to address the controversy, urging viewers to consider the entirety of Bala's interview before drawing conclusions. He clarified that Bala remains a valued collaborator and that there is no rift between them.
The controversy surrounding "Jigra" has intensified the scrutiny on Alia Bhatt and her career choices. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this will affect her future projects and her association with the horror genre.