BLACKPINK’s Jennie faced accusations of plagiarism surrounding her newly released song, “Like Jennie.” The speculations arose shortly after a snippet of the track was previewed, with some listeners drawing parallels to “Rani’s Intro Theme,” a song by popular Bollywood composer Pritam. However, Pritam himself has now stepped forward to clear the air and address these claims.
Just a day prior to the release of Jennie’s solo album Ruby, a teaser of “Like Jennie” was unveiled. Upon hearing the short preview, certain netizens quickly pointed out perceived similarities between “Like Jennie” and “Rani’s Intro Theme.” This Indian song is part of the soundtrack of the 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, with music composed by the acclaimed music director Pritam.
As these speculations gained traction online, Pritam responded directly to the plagiarism accusations. On March 7th, he took to Instagram to share his perspective on the matter. In his statement, Pritam firmly refuted the claims of plagiarism. Drawing on his professional experience, he offered his opinion on the perceived similarities between the two songs.
“In today’s interconnected world, where artists share the same platforms, no one is deliberately trying to copy someone else’s work. Let’s appreciate the creativity and inspiration, rather than jumping to conclusions.”
Pritam further encouraged audiences to adopt a broader perspective, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the global music scene. He suggested that in an era where artists operate on shared platforms, unintentional similarities can occur without any deliberate intent to plagiarize.
Pritam’s prompt and clear response has been widely appreciated by fans internationally. His statement effectively addresses the swirling speculations and serves to put an end to the negativity directed towards the BLACKPINK singer. By dismissing the malicious claims, Pritam’s words have been welcomed as a definitive resolution to the controversy.
