Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's film 'Sikander' has faced accusations of plagiarizing choreography and costumes from a Bangladeshi film ahead of its March 30, 2025, release. While fans defended the film, criticisms of Bollywood copying scenes have emerged, particularly for the song 'Zohra Jabeen.'
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