Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor’s series ‘Sher’ accused of copying a scene from Ram Leela

A recently released teaser of a Pakistani drama Sher starring Danish Taimoor has sparked controversy on the internet, with many pointing out the key similarities with Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s film Ram Leela.

Pakistani drama Sher

The newly released teaser of Pakistani drama Sher, starring Danish Taimoor and Sarah Khan in the lead, has been embroiled in controversy, with critics pointing out plagiarizing elements from a blockbuster Bollywood film.

Pakistani drama sher controversy

The makers of the Pakistani drama Sher have been dragged into controversy for copying scenes from the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in the lovers’ characters who belong to rival families.

Danish Taimoor new drama

In the teaser, Danish Taimoor appears on screen with a gun in his hand while the lead actress, Sarah, is seen dressed in a ghagra choli, armed and fearless. The story appears to be a romantic action thriller.

Ram leela

The scene that caused tension and sparked controversy has drawn direct comparison to the intense scene where Ram and Leela point guns at each other during their conflict. In a tragic finale, Ram and Leela meet their demise together, shooting each other as the ultimate act of love.

Pakistani drama controversy

The controversial scene of a Pakistani drama features the same setting where the leading characters are seen in an intense situation with each other, pointing guns at each other. Meanwhile, the feud between their families rages on in the background.

Danish Taimoor drama controversy

The similarities have sparked heated discussions online, with many criticizing the visual likeness as copied and unoriginal. Netizens are leaving multiple reactions on social media, with many excited for the Danish new drama, whereas others are trolling him for copying Bollywood.

Pakistani drama Sher trolled

One of the users commented, Oh my god! So embarrassing… They are trying to pull out a Pakistani Ramleela with Danish?? Lmao jis k na expressions hote na acting. Tauba hai, a user wrote on X.

Sher drama controversy

Another user wrote, Second hand embarrassment bro pls, wrote another user. A third user shared the teaser of the upcoming drama and asked, What in the name of sastay ram leela is this? The third user added, “Justice for Ram Leela.”