Oscars 2013 Barfi

Controversies

Lawsuit

On 12 September, British radio maker Murphy Radio claimed that their trademark Murphy baby has been used in Barfi! without permission. Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur admitted that he'd received the notice from Murphy, but said that there's nothing wrong in the intention, as the brand in question has been shown in a "very positive light".

Plagiarism allegations

The film director has been accused of plagiarism by media and several blogs.[8] Many scenes were copied from Hollywood films like Cops, The Adventurer, City Lights, Singin' in the Rain, Project A, The Notebook and Benny & Joon. Music director Pritam has also been accused of copying the background music from the French film Amlie.[56] The film director defended by claiming that he was inspired by these films and insisted that the film contains original plot, screenplay, characters and situations.

Originally posted by: jonnybgood

Indian Failed again Barfi didnt get Nominated, I knew this was going to Happened why did they choose this film in the first place. English Vinglish would have been a better choice


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_submissions_to_the_85th_Academy_Awards_for_Best_Foreign_Language_Film

Controversies

Lawsuit

On 12 September, British radio maker Murphy Radio claimed that their trademark Murphy baby has been used in Barfi! without permission. Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur admitted that he'd received the notice from Murphy, but said that there's nothing wrong in the intention, as the brand in question has been shown in a "very positive light".

Plagiarism allegations

The film director has been accused of plagiarism by media and several blogs.[8] Many scenes were copied from Hollywood films like Cops, The Adventurer, City Lights, Singin' in the Rain, Project A, The Notebook and Benny & Joon. Music director Pritam has also been accused of copying the background music from the French film Amlie.[56] The film director defended by claiming that he was inspired by these films and insisted that the film contains original plot, screenplay, characters and situations.

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I am glad that it didnt make it to the Oscar👏

Originally posted by: DB_reloaded

paan singh tomar and english vinglish much b8r choice!!!

Originally posted by: jonnybgood

whats paan singh tomar about

EV WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR OSCAR NOMINATION NEXT YEAR!! Films btw 30rh SEPT 2011 ND 30TH sept 2012 were eligible for same