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Laapataa Ladies Accused Of Copying An Arabic Film, Richa Chadha Lashes Out At Rahul Gandhi Over Forest Auction

Kiran Rao's film, Laapataa Ladies, has faced plagiarism claims for allegedly borrowing from the 2019 Arabic film Burqa City, which centers on a newlywed man's search for his wife after an accidental swap with another woman in a burqa.
A viral clip depicting a newlywed man searching for his wife after she is mistaken for another woman in a burqa has raised discussions about originality between Laapataa Ladies and Burqa City.
Ananth Mahadevan criticized Laapataa Ladies for resembling his own film, Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol, released in 1999, raising ongoing concerns about the film's originality.
The makers of Laapataa Ladies have yet to respond to the plagiarism accusations, prompting discussions on the distinction between inspiration and imitation in cinema.

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News18 India

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Laapataa Ladies Accused Of Copying An Arabic Film, Richa Chadha Lashes Out At Rahul Gandhi Over Forest Auction

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies faces plagiarism claims for copying Burqa City. Richa Chadha criticizes Rahul Gandhi over forest land clearance. Hans Raj Hans's wife passes away.

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The Siasat Daily

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Laapataa Ladies row: Did Kiran Rao copy Arabic film Burqa City?

Mumbai: Some movies become big hits but later face serious questions about originality. Over the years, many successful films have been accused of copying stories from other movies. Now, one more film has joined that list — Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars. What’s the Issue? Laapataa Ladies is directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan. It tells the story of two brides who are accidentally swapped during a train …

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NDTV

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Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies Accused Of Plagiarising Arabic Film Burqa City. Internet Reacts

Laapataa Ladies was India's official entry to the Oscars this year

2 days ago·New Delhi, India

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India Today

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Laapataa Ladies faces plagiarism claims over similarities with Arabic film

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies recently faced plagiarism claims after a viral video showed its resemblance to the 2019 Arabic film Burqa City. The Kiran Rao directorial released in theatres on March 1, 2024.

2 days ago·India

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Copy or Coincidence: Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies

Laapataa Ladies is one of the superhit films released last year. It was also India’s Official Entry for the Oscars. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film received a positive response from everyone. However, now, the film has attracted controversy, as there are allegations that Kiran Rao copied the film. A clip from the 2019 Arabic short film Burqa City surfaced online, resembling the theme and concept of Laapataa Ladies. The video has sparked a heated…

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Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies Accused Of Being Copied From Arabic Movie Burqa City

Kiran Rao’s latest directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, has found itself embroiled in a plagiarism controversy. The film, which hit theaters on March 1, 2024, is now being compared to the 2019 Arabic movie Burqa City. The discussion gained momentum when a clip from Burqa City surfaced online, leading many to question whether Laapataa Ladies is truly an original creation. The Arabic film follows the story of a newlywed man searching for his wife…

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