Bollywood ₹500 Crore Hit Faces Plagiarism Claims: Writer Responds to Korean Film Similarity

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• Box Office Success: Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has earned ₹500 crore globally as its release on July 18. It is the second-highest grossing Bollywood film of the year.
• Plagiarism Allegations: The movie has faced accusations of being a remake of the Korean film A Moment to Remember (2004). Side-by-side comparisons highlighting similar frames and plots have gone viral online.
• Plot Similarity: Both films revolve around a female protagonist suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s,leading to widespread claims about Saiyaara’s lack of originality.
• Writer’s Response: Sankalp Sadanah stated that audiences should watch both films before drawing conclusions on whether Saiyaara is inspired, copied, or original. He emphasized its emotional foundation stemming from the idea: “A hit song isn’t the one that stays in your head; it’s the one that stays in your heart.”
• Director History: Mohit Suri has previously faced criticism over alleged similarities between his past works (Ek Villain, Murder 2) and Korean movies (I Saw the Devil, The Chaser).

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