Abhijeet Bhattacharya reacts to ‘Chunari Chunari’ remake in Varun Dhawan’s film ‘Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ | Hindi Movie News

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 InformationSpeaking 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 SongSurprisingly, 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 LegacyHe 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. However, he acknowledged that the song has indeed become iconic and beloved by fans.Abhijeet’s Take on the RemakeWhen 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.