Shoojit Sircar’s is being accused of plagiarism for his latest release October. Marathi filmmaker Sarika Mene claims that the Shoojit’s October is similar to her 2017 Marathi film Aarti – The Unknown Love Story. She recently spoke about it an interview with a leading news agency. During the interview, she said, “When the trailer was out, I did get a gut feeling that it would be same, I was wondering such a big name would not do this to me so I thought it will be (just a) little glance of my film. When the film released and I saw it, it was 90 per cent same. He (Shoojit) is such a respected person… I have seen his films like ‘Piku’, ‘Vicky Donor’ I was like he has a (story) sense I am shocked he did this.” Sarika filed a complaint with the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal. An organisation which represents Marathi filmmakers. The director has also approached the Indian Motion Pictures Producers’ Association (IMPPA) and Screenwriters Association.
She further added, “The complaint was filed a week back and so far we have not got any response. I kept quiet because I wanted to know things from him. I have my evidence, I would want him to show his evidence. I feel there is something wrong as why he is taking so much time to reply as it (‘October’) is your baby, you need to respond immediately.”
Marathi Film director Sarika Mene claims October is a copy of her film
After her claims started to gain notice, the makers of October issued an official statement saying, “We understand that there are some allegations of copyright infringement against our film October. We are creative people and have full faith in our work and our team. We are sensitive towards feelings of filmmakers. We will look into this and deal with it appropriately.”
