The internet is in a frenzy as Bollywood and K-pop fans clash over BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Alia Bhatt.
Bollywood and K-pop fans clash online after BLACKPINK’s Jennie releases the teaser for Like Jennie. Alia Bhatt’s fans notice similarities with Rani’s Theme, sparking a heated debate that turns into a storm of racist and xenophobic remarks.
The internet is ablaze with heated exchanges between Bollywood and K-pop fans after BLACKPINK’s Jennie released the teaser for her latest track, Like Jennie. The controversy erupted when Alia Bhatt’s fans noticed similarities between the teaser’s beat and Rani’s Theme from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, leading to a storm of online debate that quickly spiraled into xenophobic and racist insults.
Fans of Jennie took offense to the comparison, launching an online offensive against Alia and even targeting India with derogatory remarks. Social media platforms, including Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), became battlegrounds as some users mocked Alia’s appearance, pulling out old pictures to discredit her, while others resorted to racist comments about India’s cleanliness and education.
Bitch do u even know who she is ? Her movie RRR was nominated fr OSCAR and a song from same movie won GOLDEN GLOBE. She is global brand ambassador of Gucci. Now what has your girl achieved?? This Diva made her country proud in Metgala meanwhile ur girl got trolled. https://t.co/LDsGlaGinE pic.twitter.com/MiiwPPPx67— Purple bear🍀 (@tae_space95) March 4, 2025
An incensed Alia Bhatt fan clapped back, writing on X, “B*h, do you even know who she is? Her movie RRR was nominated for an OSCAR, and a song from the same film won a GOLDEN GLOBE. She’s the global brand ambassador of Gucci. Now, what has your girl achieved?? This diva made her country proud at the Met Gala, meanwhile, your girl got trolled.”
Another user attempted to clarify the situation, stating, “Alia has double the acting experience Jennie has in music, and a hit career at that. That song was composed by Pritam; Alia was just the actress in the film. Rani was her character name. You’re hating the wrong person here. Get a grip.”
Meanwhile, a Reddit user joined the conversation, calling out K-pop fandom culture, writing, “I don’t mean to generalize, but K-pop and Taylor Swift’s fanbases are some of the worst. K-pop fans spare no one. If it’s a man, they call him a creep without evidence. If it’s a woman, they call her a pick-me or ugly. If it’s a PoC, then racism and sexism come into play.”
Amid the chaos, some fans attempted to rationalize the situation. One commented, “Why is Alia being dragged into this? She had nothing to do with producing or singing the track. Are these people attacking her just for featuring in it?” Another wrote, “Being a fan doesn’t mean you need to be disrespectful and racist. You can defend Jennie without ignorance and hate. India has one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world, and Alia Bhatt is a huge star. Stay in your lane and keep the conversation about music, not personal attacks.”
The controversy stems from Like Jennie’s thumping beats and vocal sections, which sound eerily similar to Rani’s Theme from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. While Bollywood buffs were quick to point out the resemblance, Jennie has announced that the full song will release on March 7, leaving fans curious whether the similarities are purely coincidental or extend further.
On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Jigra and is set to star in Alpha and Love & War. Meanwhile, Jennie, who debuted as a rapper with BLACKPINK in 2016, has been balancing her music and acting careers, having made her Hollywood debut in The Idol (2023) under the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane.
With tensions running high, it remains to be seen whether the Bollywood-K-pop fan war will fizzle out or escalate further once Jennie’s full song drops.
