In the run-up to its premiere, Amazon Prime Video’s new series Gram Chikitsalay faces claims of plagiarism. Filmmaker Anindyabikas Datta from Kolkata has accused actor Vinay Pathak of stealing his original screenplay titled Quack Shankar.
Datta, who is part of the Screenwriters Association (SWA), recently posted on Facebook about an issue concerning his script. In a comprehensive update, he stated that the movie “Gram Chikitsalay” appears to closely resemble the plot and characters from his script titled “Quack Shankar,” which he shared with Vinay Pathak in 2021.
According to Datta, he had discussed a lead role in Quack Shankar with Pathak and provided him with the complete script and project details. Although they initially seemed keen, their discussions didn’t progress further. However, two years later, Datta was surprised to see a trailer for Gram Chikitsalay featuring Vinay Pathak in the main role, alleging that it appears to be his story.
In his post, Datta expressed, “I am a writer/filmmaker and an SWA member. There has been a violation of copyright/IP rights involving one of my registered screenplays—QUACK SHANKAR (Reference Number 1607055694, dated 04/12/2020).” He further pointed out that the trailer exhibits striking similarities in terms of storyline and characters to his original idea.
In a recent social media post, producer Datta expressed deep concern about allegations of plagiarism surrounding their upcoming show “Gram Chikitsalay,” which is set to debut on Prime Video on May 9. Starring Vinay Pathak and Amol Parashar, this rural medical drama blends humor and heartfelt moments. However, these claims have caused a stir just before its release.
“All the hard work and investment that has gone into this project is at risk due to this act of copying,” Datta wrote in his post. He requested immediate action to safeguard his intellectual property rights. At present, neither Vinay Pathak nor the Gram Chikitsalay team have made any official comment on these claims.
Gram Chikitsalay, a new comedy-drama from The Viral Fever (TVF), will debut on Prime Video May 9th. This series follows Dr. Prabhat, a city doctor who moves to a rural health center, dealing with eccentric patients and village difficulties. Starring Amol Parashar and Vinay Pathak, it promises another touching tale from rural India following the success of Panchayat.
Created by Deepak Kumar Mishra, written by Vaibhav Suman and Shreya Shrivastava, and directed by Rahul Pandey, the show boasts an impressive cast including Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh.
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2025-05-08 03:07