Hansal Mehta hits back at claims that ‘The Buckingham Murders’ is a copy of ‘Mare of Easttown’

Ahoy there, Bollywood buffs! It’s your favorite snoop, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, back with the latest scoop that’s hotter than a Mumbai summer! 🍿

So, our beloved Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to grace the silver screen soon in The Buckingham Murders, dropping on September 13. But hold onto your popcorn, because the internet is already buzzing with comparisons to the 2021 hit series Mare of Easttown, starring the fabulous Kate Winslet.

Now, before you start rolling your eyes, let’s dig into the drama, shall we? The trailer, which dropped like a bomb last week, features Kareena as detective Jasmeet Bhamra. She’s racing against time to crack a murder case—sounds thrilling, right? But not everyone is convinced. One eagle-eyed X user (oh, those keyboard warriors!) pointed out the similarities, pleading, "Mare of Easttown … God please!! Plz Get something original #TheBuckinghamMurders."

Well, Hansal Mehta, the man behind the camera, wasn’t having any of it. He clapped back with a "Decide after you watch. Don’t jump to conclusions." Ooooh, burn!🔥

At the trailer launch, our Bebo didn’t shy away from showering praise on Kate Winslet, admitting she’s a huge fan. But she made it crystal clear that her character, Jasmeet, is her own masterpiece. Kareena remarked there’s "no harm" in drawing inspiration from fellow actors. Actors need a little spark every now and then, right?

Now, let’s get to the juicy part. The Buckingham Murders isn’t just about solving crimes; it’s also a rollercoaster of emotions. Jasmeet, our heroine, is dealing with the trauma of her own child’s murder while investigating a missing child case in a new town. Talk about a double whammy! 😱 The film is co-produced by Kareena herself, along with Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor. It also stars Ranveer Brar, Ash Tandon, and Keith Allen.

But enough of my yapping! Check out the trailer and judge for yourself:

The Buckingham Murders – Official Trailer

Nisha’s Nutshell: In the world of Bollywood, originality is like a unicorn—rare and mythical. But as long as we get our dose of drama, who’s complaining? 😉

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