Nora Fatehi and Yo Yo Honey Singh are grabbing massive attention online after releasing their new music video Body Roll, but the conversation around the song has quickly shifted from its glamorous visuals to accusations of copying. While the track is already pulling strong numbers on YouTube and Instagram within days of release, social media users are now debating whether the video borrowed a little too heavily from Love, Death & Robots — especially its critically acclaimed episode Jibaro.
The music video dropped over the weekend and instantly created buzz because of its fantasy-heavy aesthetic. Right from the opening frames, viewers are taken into a mysterious forest world where a heavily tattooed soldier-like man runs toward a lake before encountering Nora Fatehi emerging dramatically from the water in gold jewellery and elaborate headpieces. The atmosphere is surreal, dark, and visually rich, almost like a fantasy film instead of a regular Bollywood music video. But for many Netflix viewers, the setup looked extremely familiar within seconds.
Fans online quickly pointed out that the opening portion of Body Roll strongly resembles Jibaro, the famous 2022 episode from Love, Death & Robots. In the animated short, a conquistador wandering deep inside a jungle encounters a dangerous siren-like figure covered in gold ornaments near a lake. The similarities people noticed were not limited to just the setting. Social media users highlighted the jewellery-heavy costumes, body tattoos, medieval styling, choreography vibe, and even the way the female character emerges from the water.
As clips from both projects started circulating side-by-side online, the debate exploded across YouTube, Instagram, and X. Some viewers felt the resemblance was impossible to ignore, while others argued that the music video only took visual inspiration from the episode rather than directly copying it. Still, the criticism became louder once creators began posting direct comparisons frame by frame.
One of the most viral reactions came from content creator Filmy Sonia, who uploaded a side-by-side breakdown comparing sequences from Body Roll and Jibaro. The video quickly attracted thousands of comments, many accusing the makers of lifting the concept without acknowledgement. A few users even expressed frustration over what they described as Bollywood’s long-running habit of “borrowing” international ideas and redesigning them for Indian audiences.
At the same time, some fans defended Nora and Honey Singh’s team by saying visual inspiration has always existed in music videos and films worldwide. According to those users, fantasy-inspired aesthetics are common in pop culture, and similarities do not automatically mean plagiarism. But critics of the video pushed back against that argument too, saying the overlap was far too specific to be dismissed as coincidence.
Interestingly, despite the backlash, the controversy has also boosted curiosity around the song itself. Many viewers who had not even heard of Jibaro earlier are now discovering the episode because of the comparisons. That has ironically helped both the music video and the Netflix episode trend simultaneously online. In today’s social media era, outrage and publicity often end up feeding each other, and Body Roll is becoming another example of that strange internet cycle.
For those unfamiliar with it, Jibaro remains one of the most celebrated episodes from Love, Death & Robots. The animated anthology, created by Tim Miller, is known for telling standalone stories blending horror, fantasy, science fiction, and dark comedy. The episode itself was directed by Alberto Mielgo and earned massive praise back in 2022 for its unique animation style, disturbing atmosphere, and emotionally chaotic storytelling. Its unusual visuals made it one of the most talked-about entries in the entire anthology series.
Meanwhile, Nora Fatehi continues to remain one of the most visually experimental performers in the Indian music space. Over the years, she has built a strong identity around high-concept dance videos and international-style presentation. Honey Singh too has been attempting a major comeback phase recently after staying away from the spotlight for some time. Because of that, Body Roll was already a high-profile release before the controversy even started.
Now the bigger question is whether the debate around Jibaro similarities will eventually fade once the hype settles or if the criticism will continue following the song in the coming weeks. Either way, one thing is clear — the internet has already decided that Body Roll is not just another music video release. It has now become part of a much bigger conversation around inspiration, originality, and how modern pop visuals are created in the age of streaming culture.
