Burqa… Makers Should Have Approached Us: ‘Laapataa…’ Writer
In a shocking turn of events, allegations of plagiarism have surfaced in the film industry, with director Kiran Rao’s latest venture, ‘Laapataa Ladies’, being accused of copying an Arabic short film titled ‘Burqa City’. The situation has taken a dramatic turn, with the writer of ‘Laapataa Ladies’, Biplab Goswami, speaking out about the controversy.
In an exclusive interview with Times Now, Biplab Goswami expressed his disappointment and frustration at the allegations, saying that the makers of ‘Burqa City’ should have approached them if they had any doubts. “Burqa City makers should have approached us if they had any doubt,” he said. “A group of artists’ hard work and goodwill has been affected…people should not spread rumors about anyone,” he added.
For those who may not be aware, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is a Bollywood film directed by Kiran Rao, starring Deepika Padukone and Karan Mehta. The film’s story revolves around a group of women who wear the burqa and their struggles in a patriarchal society. Meanwhile, ‘Burqa City’ is a 2019 Arabic short film that tells a similar story of a group of women who wear the burqa and their lives in a conservative society.
The allegations of plagiarism have sparked a heated debate in the film industry, with many questioning the originality of ‘Laapataa Ladies’. Fans of the film have taken to social media to express their shock and disappointment, with some even calling for a boycott of the movie.
So, what exactly happened? According to Biplab Goswami, the writer of ‘Laapataa Ladies’, the makers of the film never reached out to them or the original creators of ‘Burqa City’ to clear any doubts about the story. “We have done our research and are confident that our story is original,” he said. “If the makers of ‘Burqa City’ had approached us or the original creators, we would have been happy to collaborate or even acknowledge their work.”
However, the makers of ‘Burqa City’ have denied any involvement in the creation of ‘Laapataa Ladies’, stating that they are yet to see the film. In a statement, they said, “We have not seen the film ‘Laapataa Ladies’, but we are aware of the allegations. We would like to clarify that our short film ‘Burqa City’ is an original work and we have not collaborated with anyone on this project.”
The controversy has also raised questions about the originality of stories in the film industry, with many arguing that the lines between inspiration and plagiarism are often blurred. “The film industry is all about storytelling, and sometimes stories can be similar,” said a industry insider. “However, what’s important is that the creators give credit where it’s due and respect the original work.”
As the debate continues, fans of both films are eagerly waiting to see how the situation unfolds. Will the allegations of plagiarism be proven, or will ‘Laapataa Ladies’ be cleared of any wrongdoing? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, the film industry is left to wonder about the importance of originality and the need for creators to give credit where it’s due. As Biplab Goswami so aptly put it, “A group of artists’ hard work and goodwill has been affected…people should not spread rumors about anyone.”
