BLACKPINK’s Jennie gets slammed for alleged plagiarism of ‘Rani’s theme’ from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

The internet is buzzing with controversy as BLACKPINK’s Jennie finds herself at the center of a plagiarism debate. Fans and critics alike are accusing the K-pop singer of copying the composition of ‘Rani’s Theme,’ a track featured in the Bollywood film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starring Alia Bhatt. The allegations have ignited an intense debate on social media, with many defending Jennie while others demand credit for the original creator.

The issue surfaced when fans noticed similarities between Jennie’s upcoming song, Like Jennie, and the theme music of Alia Bhatt’s character, Rani, in the 2023 Bollywood hit directed by Karan Johar. As comparisons flooded social media, discussions turned heated, with users dissecting the similarities in melody and rhythm. Some argue that the repetition of ‘Jennie’ in her track closely resembles the way ‘Rani’ was used in the Bollywood number, leading to accusations of uncredited sampling.

Music composer Pritam, who created the theme for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, is now unexpectedly in the limelight. Known for being accused of borrowing musical elements in the past, some netizens are calling it poetic justice that he is now on the receiving end of plagiarism claims. “Pritam has copied so many songs over the years, now he knows how it feels,” remarked one user. Others, however, have come to his defense, demanding that Jennie acknowledge the original work if the inspiration is indeed from his composition.

Jennie, a key member of BLACKPINK, enjoys a massive global following, and her fans have quickly jumped to her defense. Jennie has been making waves in the music industry since launching her solo career. In 2023, she established her own independent label, OA, and later collaborated with Columbia Records in 2024.

Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt, who played Rani in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, is gearing up for exciting new projects. She is set to star alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in Love and War, a highly anticipated film.