Nora Fatehi and Yo Yo Honey Singh’s latest collaboration, “Body Roll,” has ignited a firestorm of online debate just days after its release. Despite amassing over 2 million views, the music video is facing heavy scrutiny from viewers who claim it bears a striking resemblance to “Jibaro,” an award-winning episode from Netflix’s Love, Death + Robots.
The Controversy: Inspiration or Imitation?
Social media users were quick to point out aesthetic parallels between the music video and the 2022 animated short directed by Alberto Mielgo. Key similarities cited by fans include:
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The Setting: A rugged man in medieval attire wandering through a dense forest toward a lake.
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The Entrance: Nora Fatehi’s dramatic emergence from the water, mirroring the “Siren” from Jibaro.
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The Aesthetic: The heavy use of gold body paint, intricate jewellery, and elaborate headgear.
The conversation peaked when digital creator Filmy Sonia posted a side-by-side comparison on Instagram, highlighting the visual cues that seemed to mirror the animated episode’s unique style.
Nora’s Reaction
Rather than distancing herself from the comparisons, Nora Fatehi addressed the controversy directly. Commenting on the viral comparison video, she embraced the influence, stating:
“Inspired and obsessed! Now we have a real life version.”
About the Source Material
Jibaro, part of the third season of the Tim Miller-produced anthology Love, Death + Robots, was a critical sensation. It tells the wordless, visceral story of a deaf knight and a gold-covered siren, earning praise for its groundbreaking animation and haunting choreography.
While some fans remain critical of the “Body Roll” production team for the close similarities, others see Nora’s performance as a high-budget tribute to a modern masterpiece of animation.
