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Desi Fans Claim BLACKPINK’s Jennie Imitates Alia Bhatt’s ‘Rocky Rani’ Theme

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1 year ago

March 6, 2025

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has recently unveiled a teaser for her upcoming track ‘Like Jennie,’ featuring energetic beats. Many fans flocked to the comment section to express their excitement for the song, set to be released this Friday. However, some Desi fans of the BLACKPINK member have voiced their dissatisfaction, pointing out that the sampled music closely resembles Alia Bhatt’s ‘Rani theme’ from the film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.’

In the teaser shared on social media, pulsating beats accompany the repeated chanting of Jennie’s name, but listeners quickly noticed its striking similarity to Alia’s theme from Karan Johar’s romantic comedy, set to Pritam’s music. Following this revelation, numerous social media users from India shared their discontent regarding the situation, with several noting that Pritam himself has faced accusations of plagiarism in the past.

Many online commenters expressed their disappointment, with some comparing the two tracks and asserting that Alia’s version is superior. One user remarked, “It’s just a copy. She has no shame,” while another added, “This is essentially the same song; even the vocals sound alike.” Another user stated, “#BLACKPINK’s Jennie has copied the song ‘Rani Anthem’ from ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani,’ which features credits to the Indian artist Pritam, in a way that seems indistinguishable.” Additionally, one user quipped, “She saw Pritam on every Desi’s top 5 Spotify wrapped and decided to take his inspiration.”

#BLACKPINK‘s Jennie has been accused of copying the ‘Rani Anthem’ from ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani,’ which carries credits to Indian artist Pritam, sounding shockingly similar. pic.twitter.com/lwtiCS2O7m
— K-Pop Base (@kpopbaseee) March 4, 2025

Conversely, one fan defended Jennie, writing, “Pritam literally copied ‘Pehli Nazar Mein’ note for note without giving credit to a Korean song, and he probably did the same for this intro. Jennie is at least giving sampling credits.”

Pritam literally copied ‘Pehli Nazar Mein’ note for note without any credits from a Korean song, and he likely did the same for this intro, sampling it from another international song but didn’t legally give credits, while Jennie will provide sampling credits. https://t.co/LDcukEN2D1
— Mini (@loveapplesuwu) March 4, 2025

As of now, neither Jennie nor any representatives from ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ have addressed the matter. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK’s Jennie is preparing for the release of her debut solo album ‘Ruby’ in just about a month. She had previously teased two exciting collaborations for the album, and her latest track, ‘Love Hangover,’ featuring Dominic Fike, is already making waves on prominent music charts. Recently, she was honored with the Global Force Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event, making her the first Korean solo artist to achieve this prestigious recognition.

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Model Arrested After Customs Find Drugs in Luggage

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4 hours ago

June 12, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mumbai: Customs officials arrested former Mrs Kerala beauty pageant contestant Harsha Sunny (28) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

She was allegedly carrying hydroponic cannabis worth around ₹11.82 crore from Bangkok. Officials stopped her on suspicion and searched her luggage.

During the search, they found 12 packets containing the banned substance. Harsha Sunny was arrested under the NDPS Act and produced before a court.

The court sent her to judicial custody. Further investigation is underway. Harsha Sunny had participated in the Mrs Kerala beauty pageant in 2025.

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Akshay Kumar Responds to ‘Flop Actor’ Remark in Welcome to The Jungle

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5 hours ago

June 12, 2026

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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has responded to being called a “flop actor” in the upcoming film Welcome to The Jungle. He said the dialogue should be understood as part of the movie and not taken personally.

Speaking at the trailer launch event in Mumbai, Akshay explained that such dialogues are written to suit the story and the character. He said audiences should view them in the context of the film.

“We are not told to use such dialogues as taunts. When you watch a movie, you should understand it according to the character and the story. Thank you for feeling bad about it, but please do not take it so seriously,” Akshay said.

The trailer of Welcome To The Jungle runs for more than four minutes and features a mix of comedy, action, and adventure. Unlike the earlier films in the franchise, the story is set in a jungle.

Akshay plays a struggling actor who is trying to revive his career after a series of unsuccessful films. His fortunes appear to improve when he gets a new film opposite a successful actress, played by Jacqueline Fernandez.

However, the film shoot turns into a real-life adventure when the crew reaches a village near the border. The villagers mistakenly believe the actors are soldiers and ask them to protect the village from a dangerous gang led by Jackie Shroff.

The misunderstanding leads to several humorous situations, with Akshay’s character repeatedly reminding everyone that he is only an actor and not a real-life hero.

The film is directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Rakesh Dang, and Vedant Vikaas Baali. Welcome To The Jungle is scheduled to release in theatres on June 26.

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Isha Rikhi Confirms Marriage To Rapper Badshah

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24 hours ago

June 11, 2026

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Mumbai: Punjabi actress and model Isha Rikhi has finally confirmed that she is married to rapper and singer Badshah.

The confirmation came during an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session. Responding to a fan’s question, Isha said that she is married and jokingly asked her husband, Badshah, to answer the many questions people have about their relationship.

Another fan asked why she had never shared a photo with Badshah. In response, Isha posted a rare romantic picture of the couple, delighting their fans.

Rumours about their marriage began in March after photos and videos from a private wedding ceremony were shared on social media. The event was attended by close family members and friends.

While Badshah has not yet made an official statement, Isha’s comments have confirmed that the couple is married.