A Bollywood film that made waves worldwide, “Laapataa Ladies,” has been embroiled in controversy. The movie’s cast won several awards, but now it’s facing plagiarism allegations. It’s claimed that the film is a copy of a foreign movie called “Burqa City.”
This foreign film tells the story of a newlywed man whose bride gets swapped with another woman due to her burqa. He then sets out to find his real wife. Some netizens point out that “Laapataa Ladies” has a similar plot, with the only difference being that the burqa is replaced with a ghunghat.
But that’s not all – “Laapataa Ladies” also bears a striking resemblance to a 1999 film called “Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol.” The director of this film, Ananth Mahadevan, had even posted about the similarities on Instagram.
Many are shocked and disappointed by these revelations. “How could they submit this for the Oscars?” one user asked. Another commented, “At least they could’ve chosen an original work. It’s shameful.”
This controversy has sparked a heated debate about plagiarism in Bollywood. Some argue that taking inspiration from other works is not uncommon, but failing to give credit to the original creators is unacceptable. Others are outraged, saying that copying scenes verbatim is not inspiration, but rather a lack of creativity.
The incident has left many wondering how such a film could have been considered for prestigious awards. As one user put it, “It’s not just a matter of inspiration; it’s about giving credit where credit is due.”