Lapataa ladies: Kiran Rao's film 'Mapnt Ladies' has once again come under the circle of controversies. Released in the year 2024, this film has received praise for the audience for its unique story and sensitive presentation. The film, selected as an official entry for Oscar 2025 from India, has now been accused of stealing the story. In the claims going viral on social media, it is being claimed that the original basis of the film has been taken from the 2019 foreign short film 'Burka City'. Even before this, similar allegations have been made on the film.

Question on the story of 'Missing Ladies'

'Missing Ladies' is the story of two newly married brides who turn among themselves due to the veil during the journey in the train. The film is not only an entertaining comedy but also makes a deep comment on the identity of women and social stereotypes. The film was highly appreciated for the depth of its messages and characters. However, questions are now being raised on its originality. It is being said in many posts on social media users and Redit that the story of the film is similar to 'Burka City'.

What is 'Burka City'?

'Burka City' is a 19-minute French-Arabic short film released in 2019. Which was directed by Fabris Brack. The film is a sarcastic comedy based on the background of the Middle East. In this, a newly married man gets upset to find his wife. When his wife turns from a woman wearing another burqa. In the story, the identity of the burqa is introduced with humor, which questions the social norms. Many users say that the veil was used instead of the burqa in 'missing ladies' but the theme and message is almost the same.

The film was in controversy before

This is not the first time that 'missing Ladies' has been accused of literary theft. At the time of release, filmmaker and actor Anant Mahadevan claimed that the film is inspired by his 1999 telephilm 'veil ki pat khol'. According to Anant, his film also had the story of changing two brides and finding his identity. Even at that time, Kiran Rao and producer Aamir Khan did not give any response to this. Now comparison with 'Burka City' has given more air to the controversy.

Makers silence

Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan have not yet responded to these new allegations. Earlier, there was no response from his allegations on the allegations of Anant Mahadevan. The film's author Biplab Goswami had earlier claimed that his story is completely original and was rewarded in the Cineston India Storytellor Contest in 2018.