Published 16:56 IST, March 14th 2020

Kajol's response to 'Devi' plagiarism controversy has left fans very upset; read

The recent release of Kajol’s short film, Devi, received praise from fans. However, the film was later slammed for plagiarism. Read here to know more.

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Kajol’s short film, Devi released recently and received praise from fans. However, film was later slammed for plagiarism. Talking about same, Devi producer, Niranjan Iyengar, recently revealed in an interview that it is audience who will decide wher film is plagiarised or t. 

Devi revolves around group of women who live under one roof. It is kwn to be a ‘metaphor for purgatory or afterlife after y were raped and killed on Earth.’ However, Abhishek Rai took to Facebook to address issue saying that Devi has a “heavy resemblance” with his short film, titled Four. Abhishek Rai had written and directed his short story in 2018.

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When Niranjan was asked about issue, he said that Priyanka Banerjee, who is director of film, narrated story to m. He furr added saying that both films are out in open, people should watch both films and take a call on same. He also said that he will t be one to comment on similarities of both films.

Niranjan furr said that that story of film, Devi is mind-bending and reason y took up film was that it is a serious issue. On or hand, Kajol also said “Please watch it. We really want you to watch film. Please go ahead and watch it.” 

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After Niranjan Iyengar and Kajol’s interview went live on YouTube, some fans were very upset. One person replied in comments saying “You people have copied entire concept. Better accept it. Rar than trying to escape allegations. You should learn to ackwledge original thought and creativity n only people will respect your work.” While ar user wrote, “I just saw ethics being butchered." 

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16:56 IST, March 14th 2020