Laapataa Ladies writer Biplab Goswami breaks silence on accusations of copying Arabic film Burqa City: ‘Any allegations…’

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Kiran Rao’s film Laapataa Ladies garnered high praise for its powerful storyline and exceptional acting. Lately, it has been making news for unfavorable reasons due to a social media post that shared a clip from the 2019 Arabic movie Burqa City, suggesting that there were substantial similarities between Laapataa Ladies and this film. In reaction to these allegations, screenwriter Biplab Goswami dismissed the claims of plagiarism, stating them as groundless and emphasizing the originality of the film.

Biplab Goswami, author of Laapataa Ladies, has spoken out on social media about the plagiarism allegations concerning the movie. In response to similarities being drawn between the film and Burqa City from the Arab world, he refuted the accusations and supported his position using authentic records that prove where his screenplay originated.

Additionally, he asserted that the idea, personalities, and dialogue for the movie had been nurtured and officially copyrighted under the name Two Brides as early as July 3, 2014.

Biplab went on to explain that the humorous plot point, involving a groom mistakenly bringing the wrong bride home because she had her face covered, was included in the original outline and screenplay that were drafted well before the film “Burqa City” was made public.

Apart from that, he additionally discussed how the concept of misunderstood identities has been recurrently addressed in classic writings and stage performances. The Laapataa Ladies, however, offer a unique perspective on this theme, characterized by innovative narration, original characters, and a powerful underlying social commentary.

In an open discussion, the author of “The Laapataa Ladies” shared insights about the comprehensive study conducted to address topics like gender inequality and patriarchal structures, not only in rural India but also on a global scale.

I firmly stand by my creative integrity and vehemently refute any baseless accusations of plagiarism. Such claims not only tarnish my dedication as an author, but also the relentless work of our devoted filmmaking crew.

On March 1, 2024, Kiran Rao’s movie Laapataa Ladies premiered in cinemas. This film features Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, and Ravi Kishan. The plot revolves around two brides who unintentionally exchanged places during a train journey.

The movie presents an unfolding sequence of unforeseen occurrences following these moments, as the bewildered grooms embark on a tumultuous journey to locate their brides.

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2025-04-05 17:23