Dharma Productions calls Homebound plagiarism | Indian Movie News
Dharma Productions has firmly denied allegations of plagiarism surrounding its movie Homebound after creator and journalist Puja Changoiwala accused the makers of copying her 2021 novel of the same title. The controversy erupted just days after the movie was shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film class at the 98th Academy Awards.
Changoiwala despatched a legal discover in October claiming that vital parts of the movie’s second half — including scenes, dialogue, narrative construction and sequence of occasions — carefully mirror her ebook. She also argued that Homebound shares not just a title but substantial inventive parts, and is in search of legal remedies that embrace a potential injunction and damages.
An announcement from Dharma Productions, shared by Mid-Day, said, “The allegations of copyright infringement are baseless and unfounded, and Dharma Productions categorically denies the same. Homebound is an officially licensed adaptation inspired by the New York Times article by Basharat Peer, with all requisite rights lawfully acquired and due credit duly provided. A legal notice has been received and duly responded to by Dharma Productions’ legal counsel.”
It additional read, “Dharma Productions has become aware through media reports of an alleged pre-suit mediation before the Bombay High Court — however, no formal communication has been received to date. We take such allegations seriously and are exploring legal action at our end to protect the integrity of our film.”
The movie, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, is set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 migrant exodus. While Homebound continues to appeal to consideration for its awards prospects, the copyright dispute provides a new legal dimension to its public dialog.
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