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Sanya Malhotra’s recently released movie ‘Pagglait’ has been receiving positive reviews mostly.
The dark comedy-drama was released on 26th March on Netflix.
Directed by Umesh Bisht, the movie portrays the story of a young woman, widowed soon after marriage, grapples with an inability to grieve, quirky relatives, and a startling discovery about her late husband.
However, the ‘Paggalait’ team has reportedly been accused of plagiarism. Yes, you heard it right!
Seema Pahwa’s directorial debut ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’ team is apparently upset with the makers of Sanya’s movie and also disturbed with Pagglait‘s uncanny resemblances with the movie, which also told a story of sudden death followed by a family reunion and a lot of chaos and craziness.
‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’ hit cinemas on January 1, 2021 and was also premiered at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival in October 2019, a month before ‘Pagglait’ went on floors.
“The actors and other members from the team were quite upset and angry when they saw ‘Pagglait’. They couldn’t believe that the film is so similar in so many ways to ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’. From the location to the character traits to even camera angles, so many things seem to be copied is what they allege,” a source close to the team told Bollywood Hungama.
Apparently, director Seema Pahwa has no grudges or complaints against the ‘Pagglait’ team.
She said to the portal, “Mere actors ka naraaz hona jaayaz hai. The team members are a bit disturbed over these developments. However, ours was an original film and so is Pagglait. I would not say that they copied our film. I guess it must be a coincidence. However, some things were in their control. They were aware of ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’ and yet, they ignored the similarities. They could have tweaked the script a little. They had the time and opportunity. They have even shot their film in the same house where we shot ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’!”
When asked if she has seen the Sanya Malhotra starrer, Seema Pahwa said, “I have not seen it yet but I have got many calls from friends and unit members and their biggest grouse is that even the shooting location has been the same. I am sure because of the similarities, even they (Pagglait makers) must be having a tough time.”
Meanwhile, ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’ is releasing today i.e., 31st March, on Netflix.
