Laapataa Women lands in plagiarism scandal

Plagiarism row hits Laapataa Women. Mr.Perfectionist Aamir Khan’s ex spouse Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Women captured the creativeness of all when the movie bought rave critiques and have become India’s official entry to the distinguished oscars.

Now, stunning reviews are coming that Laapataa Women is the copy of 2019 Arabic movie Burqa Metropolis. Netizens on social media are reacting angrily when the clip that includes  a scene from Burqa Metropolis went viral on social media which appeared just like Laapataa Women.

The video went viral with the caption “Kiran Rao’s Lapata Women, India’s official entry to the Oscars and projected as an unique work, truly appears closely impressed by a 2019 quick movie titled Burqa Metropolis.

Set in Center East, the 19 min movie follows a newlywed man whose spouse will get exchanged as a result of similar burqas. He then embarks on a journey to seek out her. The satirical comedy highlights the absurdity of a society the place girls are handled as interchangeable objects slightly than distinctive people, critiquing excessive patriarchy, gender-based restrictions, and the lack of id.

Kiran Rao made Lapata Women, with the identical theme, changing burqas with ghoonghats. The movie carried the identical message about patriarchy, societal norms, and ladies’s id. Even the Ravi Kishan police station scene appears closely impressed.”

Netizens questioned angrily within the following means.

One of many X customers remarks, “Abhi kuch nahi ho sakta..I used to be beneath the impression that it was unique..good that this film gave one stunning tune Sajni re by Arijit (Nothing can occur now),” whereas one other questioned, “Impressed or copied (sic).” A 3rd consumer wrote, “It’s intriguing that Lapata Women has drawn comparisons to Burqa Metropolis given the putting similarities in themes and narrative construction. If Rao’s movie certainly mirrors key facets of Burqa Metropolis, it raises legitimate questions on originality and the high quality line between inspiration and imitation. Whereas it’s attainable that Rao took inspiration from the quick movie, the core message about patriarchy, societal norms, and the lack of id is common and price exploring. Nonetheless, recognizing the supply of inspiration is crucial, particularly on the subject of worldwide recognition just like the Oscars (sic).”

Even earlier Laapataa Women landed in controversy when actor Ananth Mahadevan mentioned Laapataa Women resembled along with his debut directorial enterprise  Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol (1999).