Zoya Akhtar refutes author and activist Yashica Dutt’s plagiarism accusations against Made in Heaven Season 2

The acclaimed Prime Video series, Made in Heaven has been embroiled in controversy after author Yashica Dutt claimed that her life story was used without permission or credit in one of the episodes of the show’s second season. Dutt claimed her story was incorporated without permission or credit. However, the show's creators, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Alankrita Shrivastava, and Neeraj Ghaywan, issued a joint statement denying any connection. The episode in question, featuring Radhika Apte as outspoken Dalit figure Pallavi Menke, explores identity battles against tradition. The creators clarified that the conflict was not based on Dutt's life or her book "Coming Out As Dalit". While Pallavi and Dutt are both portrayed as authors of fictional books, this was intended as homage to various works. The creators praised Dalit authors and their fight against caste-based discrimination. Tune in for more.