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Writer Claims Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Gandhari’ Mirrors His Story, Questions Kanika Dhillon’s Credit
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 11:38 AM
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A writer alleges that the film ‘Gandhari’, starring Taapsee Pannu, is derived from his narrative and challenges the credit given to screenwriter Kanika Dhillon.
The writer behind an unpublished story has publicly asserted that the upcoming film ‘Gandhari’, featuring Taapsee Pannu, closely follows his original narrative. In a statement to The Indian Express, he questioned why screenwriter Kanika Dhillon is being credited for the screenplay when, according to him, the core plot originates from his work.
He did not disclose the title of his story but said the film’s central themes and character arc mirror his creation. The writer also expressed disappointment over the lack of acknowledgment, suggesting that proper credit should be accorded to the original author.
No official response has been received from the film’s production house or Kanika Dhillon at the time of publication. The controversy adds a new dimension to the pre‑release buzz surrounding ‘Gandhari’, which is slated for a theatrical launch later this year.
He did not disclose the title of his story but said the film’s central themes and character arc mirror his creation. The writer also expressed disappointment over the lack of acknowledgment, suggesting that proper credit should be accorded to the original author.
No official response has been received from the film’s production house or Kanika Dhillon at the time of publication. The controversy adds a new dimension to the pre‑release buzz surrounding ‘Gandhari’, which is slated for a theatrical launch later this year.