BOMBAY TIMES (April 7, 2025) Following claims that Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies bore similarities to the Arabic short film Burqa City (2019), writer Biplab Goswami issued a statement dismissing the plagiarism allegations. Meanwhile, Burqa City director Fabrice Bracq, in an interview to IFP World, expressed shock over the similarities between the two films, citing several
Biplab Goswami, the screenwriter behind the acclaimed Bollywood film Laapataa Ladies, has firmly denied allegations of plagiarism that have recently cast a shadow over the movie’s reputation. Responding to claims that the film bears striking similarities to the 2019 Arabic short film Burqa City, Goswami presented documented proof of his script’s originality, asserting that the
Biplab Goswami, the screenwriter behind the acclaimed Bollywood film Laapataa Ladies, has firmly denied allegations of plagiarism that have recently cast a shadow over the movie’s reputation. Responding to claims that the film bears striking similarities to the 2019 Arabic short film Burqa City, Goswami presented documented proof of his script’s originality, asserting that the
Actor Durgesh Kumar, who is known for his performances in Panchayat and Laapataa Ladies, is elated about the re-release of Highway, the 2014 road drama directed by Imtiaz Ali. Speaking about the film’s return to the big screen, he told ETimes, “I’m feeling great! It’s wonderful to showcase my work again, and people are watching
Over the past decade, Marathi cinema has witnessed a remarkable transformation, particularly in the representation of women on screen. There was a time when female characters were relegated to supporting roles, mere love interests, or passive figures in male-centric narratives.Now, modern Marathi cinema has embraced strong, independent, and multifaceted women who drive stories forward with
Rakul Preet Singh has a keen understanding of box office and during an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama as part of the promotions of her upcoming film Mere Husband Ki Biwi, she talked about the post-pandemic trends. EXCLUSIVE: Rakul Preet Singh talks about current box office trends: “Laapataa Ladies’ collections do not reflect credibility it
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards has announced the full list of Popular Category Nominations for its historic Silver Jubilee edition, set to take place from March 8 to 9, 2025, in the enchanting Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan. IIFA 2025 Nominations: Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies leads with 9 nominations, Bhool Bhulaiyaa
The Mammootty-starrer is a passable procedural, let down by half-baked ideas that don’t necessarily come together, observes Arjun Menon. Gautham Vasudev Menon is a filmmaker prone to ‘ideas’. When you look at his body of work, you can see the director working his way through seemingly simple longlines in the search for an invigorating cinematic
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Songs and complete soundtrack credits at the end. If I were to rank my favourite musical instruments, one of the top entries would definitely be reserved for the African kora. An instrument that imparts an incredibly calming vibe, and therefore is often part of songs tend to be in that zone as well (remember this
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The Indian art world has, over the years, seen various artists making significant and often path-breaking contributions through their craft. But there are few artists who are as fascinating and brilliant as Amrita Sher-Gil. Considered to be a pioneer of modernism in India, Sher-Gil’s short but highly fruitful career established her as an eminent artist
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