BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently dropped her debut solo album Ruby, featuring the track Like Jennie. However, instead of just celebrating the release, the song has landed in a plagiarism controversy. Many Bollywood fans claim that the track sounds strikingly similar to Rani’s Intro Theme from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
The debate has divided fans into two camps—one side argues that Jennie copied the melody, while the other insists that the resemblance is purely coincidental. But what’s the truth? Let’s break it down.
The issue first arose when Jennie teased Like Jennie on March 4. Fans quickly pointed out that the song’s repetitive chanting of “Jennie” bore a resemblance to the way “Rani” is chanted in the Bollywood movie’s theme. Given that the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani soundtrack was composed by Pritam, Indian fans were quick to call out the alleged similarities.
Many Indian listeners believe that Jennie’s song borrows heavily from Pritam’s work. Some took to social media, calling the K-pop star “shameless” for allegedly copying the melody. Others pointed out that Bollywood music is gaining international recognition, and artists should give credit where it’s due.
Jennie’s loyal fanbase, BLINKs, strongly rejected the claims. Some argued that the melody is generic and has been used in multiple songs before. Others accused Bollywood fans of overreacting and turning a minor similarity into a full-blown controversy.
While Like Jennie does share a rhythmic pattern with Rani’s Intro Theme, there’s no concrete proof of plagiarism. Many experts believe the resemblance is coincidental, as musical compositions often feature repetitive beats and phrasing.
Moreover, Bollywood itself has faced accusations of borrowing elements from international music. Some netizens even argued that this case highlights a double standard, as Indian composers have been inspired by foreign tunes for decades.
At the end of the day, whether Like Jennie is truly a copy of Rani’s Intro Theme is subjective. While some similarities exist, they aren’t strong enough to make a solid plagiarism claim.
What do you think? Is this controversy overblown, or does it hold merit? Let us know in the comments!
