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Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘David Dhawan doesn't ‘have the guts' to talk to me about ‘Chunari Chunari' remake,' says Abhijeet Bhattacharya: ‘Copies are sold more than the original'
Over the past weekend, as clips from the shoot of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, were circulated on the internet, fans of the Biwi No 1 song 'Chunari Chunari' were not pleased. The clips being circulated saw Varun, Mrunal and Pooja dancing to a revamped version of the song and fans, as they often are, did not sound pleased with another one of their childhood favourites getting a revamp. Now, singer of the original song Abhijeet Bhattacharya has said that he was not told that the song is getting revamped for another film. He also said that even though this was a hit song back in the 90s, he never counted it among his 'great songs.' In a chat with HT City, Abhijeet said that no one told him about the revamp and added that they 'don't have the guts' to inform him either. He said, 'Mujhe music composer, film ke director kisi ne nahi bataya ki iss song ko remake kiya jaa raha hai. Himmat bhi nahi kar sakte batane ki. (Music composer, director, no one told me that the song is being remade. They don't have the guts to tell me.)' The original song was composed by Anu Malik and was sung by Anuradha Sriram, along with Abhijeet. It was filmed on Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen. Biwi No 1 was directed by David Dhawan, and so is Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The title of the film is also taken from the lyrics of Biwi No 1's song 'Ishq Sona Hai.' Abhijeet added that for him, 'Chunari Chunari' was never a good song. 'For me personally, 'Chunari Chunari' was not a great song, never. It was one of those 'jaldi gaao aur bhaago studio se (quickly sing and get out of the studio)' song. I never count it among my great songs. This was one of those where the makers just wanted the lyrics to become a hit somehow,' he said. Varun Dhawan & Pooja Hegde light up the set while shooting a song for their upcoming film. #varundhawan #poojahegde — Manas Bollywood (@Manasbollywood) May 24, 2025 ALSO READ | Sandeep Reddy Vanga slams Deepika Padukone for playing 'dirty PR games', 'putting down a younger actor' after being replaced by Triptii Dimri | Controversy explained Abhijeet Bhattacharya shared that he has never understood the appeal of 'Chunari Chunari,' but realises that it has become 'iconic' for fans. He told the publication, 'For the past 25 years I have heard it being played at functions, parties, and would always think, 'What is it about the song? There was nothing that I remember from the time I sang it'. But I do realise it has become iconic for fans.' Abhijeet was then asked about his reaction to the remake and he said, 'Mujhe farak nahi padhta itni chhoti cheez se (I don't care about such small things). I don't get involved much. In the market, copies are sold more than the original. Only great people know the value of the original. Tuchhi cheez mein main padhta hi nahi hoon (I don't get involved in petty things).'
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Abhijeet Bhattacharya isn't bothered by Chunari Chunari remake as it wasn't a great song: 'Jaldi gaao, bhaago studio se'
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, much to the disappointment of fans, has said that his hit song Chunari Chunari "was not a great song, never". Speaking with Hindustan Times, Abhijeet categorised it as a "jaldi gaao aur bhaago studio se (sing fast and run away from the studio)" song. He also added that he never considered the track as one of his "great songs". (Also Read | Sushmita Sen reacts to her baby niece enjoying Chunari Chunari on TV, Charu Asopa Sen shares video. Watch) The singer said, "For me personally, Chunari Chunari was not a great song, never. It was one of those 'jaldi gaao aur bhaago studio se (sing fast and run away from the studio)' song. I never count it among my great songs. This was one of those where the makers just wanted the lyrics to become a hit somehow. For the past 25 years I have heard it being played at functions, parties, and would always think, 'What is it about the song, there was nothing that I remember from the time I sang it'. But I do realise it has become iconic for fans.' Composed by Anu Malik, the song is from the 1999 film Biwi No 1. It was originally picturised on Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen. Recently, a remake of the song for the upcoming film Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur, surfaced. In the same interview, when asked if the remake version of the song bothers him, he said, 'Mujhe farak nahi padhta itni chhoti cheez se (I don't get bothered by such trivial things). I don't get involved much. In the market, copies are sold more than the original. Only great people know the value of the original. Tuchhi cheez mein main padhta hi nahi hoon (I don't get involved in petty matters).' Abhijeet has sung many hit songs for films, including Baadshah, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Rakshak, Darr, Josh, Dhadkan, Raaz, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Khoobsurat, Na Tum Jano Na Hum, Kaho Na Pyar Hai, Tum Bin, and Jodi No 1.
News18
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Abhijeet Bhattacharya Says He Wasn't Told About Chunari Chunari Remake: 'Tuchhi Cheez…'
Last Updated: Abhijeet Bhattacharya's Chunari Chunari from Biwi No. 1 is being remade for Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Abhijeet said that he wasn't informed about it. Abhijeet Bhattacharya's Chunari Chunari song from Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen's Biwi No. 1 (1999) is a party anthem. Recently, it was announced that the song is being remade for Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur's upcoming film, Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Fans expressed their displeasure over another remake after leaked visuals from the song shoot in London went viral. Abhijeet Bhattacharya recently addressed the recreation of his chartbuster song, stating that he hadn't been informed about it. He claimed the makers wouldn't have the 'himmat" (audacity) to confront him. Abhijeet Bhattacharya spoke about the remake of Chunari Chunari. He told HT City, 'Mujhe music composer, film ke director kisi ne nahi bataya ki iss song ko remake kiya jaa raha hai. Himmat bhi nahi kar sakte batane ki (Neither the music composer nor the film's director informed me that this song was being remade. They don't even have the courage to tell me)." Surprisingly, Abhijeet acknowledged that the song was never one of his personal favorites. 'For me personally, Chunari Chunari was not a great song, never. It was one of those 'jaldi gaao aur bhaago studio se' song. I never count it among my great songs. This was one of those where the makers just wanted the lyrics to become a hit somehow." For the past 25 years, Abhijeet said that he often heard the song being played at functions and parties, however, wondered what made it so special, as he couldn't recall anything remarkable from the time it was recorded. But he did acknowledge that it had become iconic for fans. When asked if the song's recreation bothered him, given its emotional significance for fans, Abhijeet responded, 'Mujhe farak nahi padhta itni chhoti cheez se (I am not bothered by these petty things). I don't get involved much. In the market, copies are sold more than the original. Only great people know the value of the original. Tuchhi cheez mein main padhta hi nahi hoon (I don't get involved in trivial matters)." As for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, the film starring Varun Dhawan in the lead role is being directed by his father, David Dhawan. The film was previously slated for release in October 2025. The film will now make its way in theatres on April 10, 2026. First Published:
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhijeet Bhattacharya reacts to 'Chunari Chunari' remake in Varun Dhawan's film 'Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'
Abhijeet Bhattacharya, original singer of 'Chunari Chunari', revealed he wasn't informed about its remake in 'Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. Though not a personal favorite, he acknowledges the song's iconic status. He remains indifferent to the remake, believing only true connoisseurs value the original. Abhijeet Bhattacharya 's popular song "Chunari Chunari" from the 1999 movie Biwi No.1, originally featuring Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen , remains beloved by fans even after more than 20 years. However, the announcement of its remake of the song 'Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', starring Varun Dhawan , Pooja Hegde , and Mrunal Thakur , has sparked disappointment among audiences. Clips of the trio filming the new version in London have gone viral on social media, leading to widespread criticism and backlash from fans unhappy about yet another classic being recreated. Lack of Prior Information Speaking to Hindustan Times, Bhattacharya revealed that neither the music composer nor the film's director informed him about the remake of the song. He also mentioned that he did not have the courage to inquire about it. Personal Feelings About the Song Surprisingly, Abhijeet revealed that "Chunari Chunari" was never a personal favourite of his. He explained that, for him, the song was never great and was more of a quick, hurried project. He described it as one of those songs where the makers simply wanted the lyrics to become popular by any means. The Song's Enduring Legacy He further mentioned that over the past 25 years, he has often heard the song played at various functions and parties, wondering what made it so special since he couldn't recall much from the time he recorded it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Write Better, Work Smarter With This Desktop App Grammarly Install Now Undo However, he acknowledged that the song has indeed become iconic and beloved by fans. Abhijeet's Take on the Remake When asked if he minds the song being reimagined, given its emotional significance for fans, Abhijeet responded that it doesn't affect him much. He explained that he doesn't get involved in such matters and noted that in the market, copies often sell more than the original. He believes that only truly great people appreciate the value of the original, and he chooses not to concern himself with unimportant things. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Abhijeet Bhattacharya REACTS to Chunari Chunari remake in Varun Dhawan's film: Makers ki himmat nahi…
Abhijeet Bhattacharya's hit track Chunari Chunari from the 1999 film Biwi No.1, originally picturised on Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen, continues to be a fan favourite even after more than two decades. However, the recent decision to remake the song for the upcoming film Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur, hasn't gone down well with fans. Videos of the trio shooting the recreated version in London have gone viral on social media, sparking a wave of criticism and trolling with many expressing their displeasure over yet another classic being remade. Also read: Hai Jawani toh Ishq Hona Hai: Varun, Pooja, Mrunal remake Chunnari Chunnari; fans say 'don't ruin it' under leaked clip HT City reached out to Abhijeet, the original voice behind the song, for his reaction. He tells us exclusively, 'Mujhe music composer, film ke director kisi ne nahi bataya ki iss song ko remake kiya jaa raha hai. Himmat bhi nahi kar sakte batane ki.' Surprisingly, Abhijeet admits the song was never a personal favourite. 'For me personally, Chunari Chunari was not a great song, never. It was one of those 'jaldi gaao aur bhaago studio se' song. I never count it among my great songs. This was one of those where the makers just wanted the lyrics to become a hit somehow.' He adds, 'For the past 25 years I have heard it being played at functions, parties, and would always think 'What is it about the song, there was nothing that I remember from the time I sang it' But I do realise it has become iconic for fans.' Does he mind that the song is being reimagined, considering its emotional value for fans? Abhijeet says: 'Mujhe farak nahi padhta itni chhoti cheez se. I don't get involved much. In the market, copies are sold more than the original. Only great people know the value of the original. Tuchhi cheez mein main padhta hi nahi hoon.'
