Pakistani drama 'Sher' faces allegations of copying scenes from Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's 'Ram-Leela'
The newly released teaser for the Pakistani drama 'Sher' has stirred up quite a storm online. Netizens are calling out the show for its striking resemblance to a famous scene from
Bollywood
's '
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
'. Starring
Danish Taimoor
and
Sarah Khan
, the drama has found itself at the center of accusations of plagiarism, as viewers spot uncanny similarities between its key moments and the 2013
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
film.
The controversial teaser
Just days after its release, the teaser for 'Sher' caught attention for all the wrong reasons. In a dramatic sequence, Danish's character can be seen pointing a gun at Sarah's character, who is equally armed and unflinching. The intense standoff between the two, full of charged glances and tension, immediately reminded many of a similar moment in 'Ram-Leela', where the lead characters, Ram (Ranveer Singh) and Leela (Deepika Padukone), face off with guns drawn.
This scene in 'Ram-Leela' was one of the film's most memorable and intense moments, and it seems that 'Sher' has borrowed from this iconic visual. As soon as the teaser was shared, comparisons started flooding social media.
Social media reacts: Fans not impressed
The reaction on social media has been swift and unforgiving. Fans have made it clear that they aren't happy with what they see. Many have called out the similarity between the two scenes, some even claiming it was "too close for comfort." One user wrote, "Oh my god! So embarrassing... They are trying to pull out a Pakistani 'Ram-Leela' with Danish?? Lmao jis k na expressions hote na acting. Tauba hai."
Others shared their own feelings of second-hand embarrassment, with one comment reading, "Second hand embarrassment bro pls." A third user shared the teaser with a sarcastic caption that read, "What in the name of sastay 'Ram-Leela' is this?"
About 'Ram-Leela'
Released in November 2013, 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela
Ram-Leela
' is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film tells the passionate and tragic love story between Ram (Ranveer Singh) and Leela (Deepika Padukone), set against a backdrop of feuding families, the Rajadis and the Saneras.
As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see if the makers of 'Sher' eventually comment on the controversy. For now, the drama finds itself caught in a web of accusations, comparisons to 'Ram-Leela'.
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