The much-anticipated song 'Chunari Chunari Let's Go' from the upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' has been released online, but it has sparked widespread disappointment among fans. The track is a recreated version of the classic Bollywood song 'Chunari Chunari' from Salman Khan's 1999 film 'Biwi No. 1'. Starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, the new music video has failed to impress audiences, who have taken to social media to express their displeasure.
Fan Reactions to the Remix
As soon as the recreated version surfaced online, netizens flooded the comments with sharp criticism. One user wrote, "It must've been insanely hard to mess this up." Another commented, "Thanks for destroying the cult song. Not even 1% of the original." A third bluntly asked, "Why do they have to butcher the OG songs always?" The criticism did not stop there. "This is bad on unfathomable levels," read another comment, with a user pointing out, "On YouTube, 90% of the comments are saying that the Salman and Sushmita version of 'Chunari Chunari' is still unbeatable today."
Salman Khan's Playful Dig at Varun Dhawan
At a recent event celebrating David Dhawan's retirement, Salman Khan made a playful remark about Varun Dhawan's remake. Salman was heard telling the crowd, "Isne mera ek aur gaana uthaya" (He has picked up another one of my songs). The comment left Varun visibly embarrassed but amused. Varun responded by saying, "Bhai rehne do" (Please stop it, brother).
Controversy Surrounding the Track
The backlash comes amid reports of a feud between producer Ramesh Taurani, director David Dhawan, and veteran producer Vashu Bhagnani over the recreated track. Varun has previously featured in remakes of other Salman Khan hits, including 'Chalti Hai Kya 9 Se 12' and 'Oonchi Hai Building'.
About 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'
Directed by David Dhawan, the film marks his final directorial venture as he has decided to retire from filmmaking. The movie stars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles, with supporting performances by Manish Paul, Chunky Pandey, Jimmy Shergill, and Mouni Roy. 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' is set to release in theatres on June 5, 2026.
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