Imran Khan Recalls Plagiarism Nightmare: "I Was Just a Kid Off the Street"

In a revealing interview, Bollywood actor Imran Khan has opened up about a plagiarism incident that occurred in the early stages of his career. Back in 2005, when Khan was just 22 years old, he had his script stolen after meeting with a production team. The actor explains that he had gone to the meeting through contacts, but the people he met had no context about his background or family connections. To them, he was simply "a kid off the street," which made them feel comfortable enough to lift his script.

Khan was left feeling completely powerless and unable to hold the perpetrators accountable. He believes that if he had already established some name recognition or reputation in the industry at the time, the theft may not have happened. However, as a newcomer trying to break into the film world, he was seen as an easy target. The incident left Khan deeply upset, and he struggled to find a way to address the situation.

Fortunately, Khan's fortunes soon changed when he landed his debut role in the 2008 film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, directed by Abbas Tyrewala. The actor had met Tyrewala through a contact in the production department and impressed him enough to secure the part. This marked the beginning of Khan's successful Bollywood career, though the memory of the earlier plagiarism incident continues to linger.