
The writer of ‘Laapata Ladies’ addresses claims regarding the film’s similarities to other works
India’s entry for the Oscars, “Laapata Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao, is facing criticism for allegedly borrowing elements from the Arabic film “The Burqa City.” Following the discovery of the short film by online users, numerous comparisons have emerged between the two works. In response to these plagiarism claims, writer Biplab Goswami took to Instagram…