Producer Vashu Bhagnani has publicly rejected claims made by Ramesh Taurani, the producer of the upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, that the ongoing legal dispute over a song allegedly lifted from Biwi No. 1 has been resolved. In a self-recorded video, Bhagnani asserted that no one from Taurani's camp had contacted him via call, WhatsApp, or any other means, and warned that using the song amounts to contempt of court.
Ramesh Taurani's statement at the trailer launch
The controversy erupted after Ramesh Taurani, during the Saturday trailer launch of the Varun Dhawan-starrer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, publicly stated that the matter had been settled. Speaking to the press, Taurani said, "There is no problem in this. Whatever we had has been sorted." He added that neither the film's promotions nor its release would be affected. "And whatever comes next will also be sorted. So, there is no problem. And it's a sub judice matter. So, we are handling it," he further stated.
Vashu Bhagnani denies settlement claims
Vashu Bhagnani wasted no time in hitting back. In his video message, he said, "There was a very big movie of mine, Biwi No. 1, whose songs were stolen. So yesterday we held its press conference, and I was very clear that I have given no right to its visuals to anyone. The matter is in the court, and it's contempt of court if anyone uses it or runs it."
He went further, directly addressing Taurani's public claims: "This morning I saw its theatrical trailer launch. The common press, public, everyone is sitting and they are saying that we have settled, we have talked, we have everything. Who did you talk to? I am the owner, no one has called me yet. No WhatsApp, no one. Emotionally, legally, no one has called me. I don't understand what has happened in the country. The matter is going on in the court, even after that they are lying openly, releasing openly."
About 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'
The film, whose trailer sparked this controversy, is a comedy entertainer directed by David Dhawan. It marks his fourth collaboration with his son Varun Dhawan. The movie stars Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, and centers on a chaotic love triangle filled with comic misunderstandings and family drama. The ensemble cast includes Chunky Panday, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Rakesh Bedi, Rajesh Kumar, and Ali Asgar.
