Overview
- Khossla claimed roughly 90% of Hindi films rely on bulk ticket purchases to pad box-office figures.
- She alleged that moneyed players also buy awards, undermining recognition based on merit.
- She urged collective action to curb malpractice but said Bollywood is too divided to pursue reforms.
- Her remarks expanded on her 2024 critique of Alia Bhatt’s Jigra, which reportedly grossed ₹56.93 crore against an ₹80 crore budget.
- Alia Bhatt has not responded publicly, while Karan Johar previously posted a cryptic note about choosing silence.