The web is abuzz with speculations following the release of BLACKPINK member Jennie’s new song, Like Jennie. Bollywood buffs have made comparison between the song and a superhit song in the 2023 movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh. The resemblance of Jennie’s song to the iconic “Rani Intro Theme” by music director Pritam has left the social media ablaze.
The Comparisons and Fan Reactions
The controversy started when fans realized the similarities between the beats, hook, and melody of the two songs. The “Rani Intro Theme” has been praised for its magnificence and dramatic nature, and numerous listeners have highlighted how Jennie’s Like Jennie appears to have a similar tone. Side-by-side comparisons of the songs became viral overnight, which sparked the controversy. Others have accused Jennie of plagiarizing the Bollywood song, with one user sarcastically remarking, “Plagiarizing a Bollywood song is crazy work,” while others asserted that Alia Bhatt’s appearance in Rocky Aur Rani was much better.
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Support for Jennie and Counterarguments
Conversely, Jennie’s fans came in her defense, proposing it might be a likelihood that Pritam had done the same previously without credits. One went on to counter-argue that Jennie herself would attribute the sample should she be claiming, and it’d be something else compared to hypothetical uncredited sampling.
The Silence and the Speculation
So far, neither Jennie nor her crew has responded to the comparisons or charges directly. The fans are still arguing the case, with Bollywood fans insisting that credit must be given to Pritam in case the similarities are established. Whether it’s a matter of homage, coincidence, or unofficial sampling, this internet enigma is still out there, keeping fans waiting anxiously for a response.
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— . (@KPOP_FLOP_) March 4, 2025
