Film director and producer Karan Johar recently made headlines by openly tackling some provocative topics within the Bollywood industry. He delved into the reliability of box office figures the criteria behind casting decisions and the integrity of celebrity film reviews sparking widespread conversation. Karan Johar said THIS about box office numbers In a recent interview with The Indian Express Karan Johar reinforced a common suspicion: box office numbers are frequently exaggerated casting choices arent always driven by talent alone and numerous celebrities may not be entirely honest in their public film endorsements. Karan Johar spoke candidly about the credibility of box office figures stating “Yes numbers are fudged true.” His admission resonates with the ongoing doubts surrounding the authenticity of reported earnings in the industry. When asked if talent is the primary factor in casting decisions he simply replied “No” emphasizing that popularity and box office appeal often eclipse genuine skill. “Box office and popularity always equate to talent” he noted while also expressing gratitude for his own filmmaking opportunities and acknowledging that many deserving talents go unnoticed. The conversation took a bold turn when they discussed the honesty of celebrity reviews on social media. Karan Johar bluntly stated No we are all liars. We are all big fat liars. Karan Johars production house sells 50% share Recently Adar Poonawalla made waves by acquiring a 50% stake in Karan Johars Dharma Productions for a staggering Rs 1000 crores. Meanwhile Karans latest film Jigra featuring Alia Bhatt is facing controversy. Divya Khossla Kumar has alleged that the films team manipulated box office figures by buying tickets to give a misleading sense of success. Jigra has faced challenges in meeting its box office projections. In light of the situation director Vasan Bala recently took responsibility for the film’s underperformance. In an interview with Fever FM he emphasized that as a filmmaker its his duty to succeed at the box office and to consider why audiences chose not to attend. He suggested that something in the film failed to connect with viewers. Bala also pointed out that when actors invest their time in a project it’s crucial to ensure that their efforts are rewarded.