'Laapataa Ladies' faces plagiarism allegations

Kiran Rao's film 'Laapataa Ladies' faces plagiarism accusations after being compared to the 2019 Arabic short 'Burqa City' due to a viral video highlighting their similar plots. The film, India's official entry to the Oscars 2025, sparked debates on social media. Despite criticism, some fans defended it by citing Hollywood remakes that won awards.