Is Mohit Suri's Saiyaara copy of a Korean film? Internet thinks so
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'Saiyaara' follows the story of Krish Kapur (played by Ahaan Panday), a hot-headed musician, and Vaani (Aneet Padda), a reserved, aspiring journalist. As the two fall in love, their relationship takes an emotional turn when Vaani is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, forcing them to confront an uncertain future.Similarly, 'A Moment to Remember', directed by John H. Lee, revolves around Su-jin (Son Ye-jin) and Chul-soo (Jung Woo-sung), whose relationship is tested by Su-jin's Alzheimer's diagnosis. The film is widely praised for its sensitive portrayal of love and memory, particularly as Chul-soo chooses to stay by Su-jin's side, helping her hold on to their shared moments.As of now, the makers of 'Saiyaara' have not issued any official statement addressing the comparisons or whether the film is an adaptation of 'A Moment to Remember'. The film has been written by Sankalp Sadanah, with dialogues by Rohan Shankar.Despite the controversy, 'Saiyaara' has received appreciation for its performances and music. The soundtrack features contributions from Mithoon, Sachet–Parampara, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami. The film is produced by Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhani.- Ends
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