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Fabrice Bracq Accuses Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies of Plagiarism; CID Loses an Iconic Character
French director Fabrice Bracq has brought attention to alleged similarities between Kiran Rao’s acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies and his 2019 short film, Burqa City. Bracq is asserting that the similarities between the two works are substantial enough to warrant concern. The controversy escalated when a video juxtaposing scenes from both films circulated widely on social media, igniting discussions about potential plagiarism.
For more information on this debate, the director expressed his astonishment at how closely Laapataa Ladies matched his film.
In another notable development, ACP Pradyuman is set to depart from the long-running series CID. The official announcement came from the social media account of Sony TV, confirming the character’s demise. Shivaji Satam, who has portrayed ACP Pradyuman for nearly three decades, will be succeeded by actor Parth Samthaan. Samthaan expressed his enthusiasm about joining the series as the new lead, stating, “We have watched this show since childhood and even replayed it. It’s an iconic show that has been around for many years.” He will collaborate with familiar characters Daya (Dayanand Shetty) and Abhijeet (Aditya Srivastava) on new cases.
For further updates on CID 2, Parth Samthaan’s new role follows the passing of Shivaji Satam’s character.
In a recent conversation, Mimoh Chakraborty fondly recounted the support he received from Salman Khan early in his career. He recalled how Salman not only encouraged him but also played an active role in promoting his debut film, Jimmy, in 2008. “Salman bhai has helped me a lot. He has always been there like an elder brother,” Mimoh shared, revealing that the idea to show the teaser of Jimmy alongside Khalan’s film Partner was suggested by Salman himself.
Mimoh’s insights shed light on the significance of mentorship in the film industry.
In a moment of personal loss, actress Jacqueline Fernandez is grieving the passing of her mother, Kim Fernandez, who succumbed after a stroke. Kim maintained a low profile but was known as a steadfast source of support for Jacqueline. Despite medical interventions, her mother’s health challenges were insurmountable. Jacqueline’s close bond with her mother has left her heartbroken, and although she has yet to make a formal statement, funeral arrangements are expected to be intimate, attended by family and close friends.
Further details on this tragic event can be found in updates regarding Jacqueline Fernandez and her family’s mourning process.
Finally, Sunny Deol is preparing for the release of his latest action film, Jaat, which marks the Hindi debut of director Gopichand Malineni. Recently, Prabhas visited the set, and their interactions were shared on social media, garnering significant attention from fans. Their unexpected camaraderie left audiences excited, with many expressing a desire to see the two action stars collaborate on a film in the future.
For visual highlights, check the recent photographs capturing the moments shared between Prabhas and Sunny Deol, celebrated icons of action cinema.
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