Laapataa Ladies writer Biplab Goswami feels Burqa City team should’ve contacted them before leveling plagiarism claims: ‘Meri jagah koi aur hota toh…’

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Kiran Rao’s movie Laapataa Ladies made news recently, as some people noticed similarities with the Arabic short film Burqa City. Previously, writer Biplab Goswami had spoken about this issue online, but more recently he has been more open in his comments. He stated that the creators of Burqa City should have contacted them before accusing them of plagiarism. Additionally, he questioned whether another writer might have approached them in a similar situation.

During a recent chat with Zoom, screenwriter Biplab Goswami for Laapataa Ladies was inquired if the movie’s crew had contacted the creators of Burqa City.

In response to that, he stated, “Had someone else been here, why would they approach the creators of Burqa City for information? Those who spread false rumors about it have made a mistake. The creators of Burqa City should have reached out to us directly instead.

If there were any apprehensions on the part of Burqa City creators, they should have reached out directly to the Laapataa Ladies team instead of making assumptions. Personally, I must confess that I’m unfamiliar with the short film in question and harbor no curiosity to delve into its details at this time.

Biplab Goswami voiced his dismay over the controversy and stated that the accusations had unjustly tarnished the diligent work and prestige of the entire squad. Moreover, he pointed out that if he hadn’t addressed the matter on social media, things could have spiraled out of control, turning it into quite a spectacle.

The author of Laapataa Ladies remarked that it seemed illogical for such claims to surface after so much time had passed, and those propagating these rumors should have instead provided clarification directly. He emphasized that honesty is important, but spreading unfounded assumptions about someone is not acceptable.

Just the other day, I proudly shared on Instagram a significant milestone in my journey as a storyteller – my screenplay for “Laapataa Ladies,” originally registered with the Screenwriters Association back in 2014, has been officially recognized. The extended version, titled “Two Brides,” was also registered in 2018.

However, recent allegations of plagiarism cast a shadow over not just my creative endeavors but those of the dedicated team behind this film as well. Our hard work and dedication to storytelling should be celebrated, not called into question.

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2025-04-09 15:08