Salman Khan Takes a Dig at Varun Dhawan Amid ‘Chunari Chunari’ Controversy

Salman Khan recently left fans amused after taking a playful dig at Varun Dhawan over the receation of his iconic song “Chunari Chunari”. The moment took place during an event in Mumbai celebrating filmmaker David Dhawan’s contribution to Bollywood, where Salman jokingly pointed out that Varun seems to enjoy recreating his popular songs.

The light hearted comment comes at a time when the recreated version of “Chunari Chunari” from the upcoming film “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” has already sparked discussion online. The original track, featuring Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen in 1999 blockbuster Biwi No.1, remains one of the most loved dance numbers of its era.

As soon as Salman made the ramark, Varun appeared slightly embrassed while audience brust into laughter. Videos from the event quickly went viral on social media, with many fans enjoying the fun banter between the two actors.

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However, the recreated song has also landed in controversy. Producer Vashu Bhagnani has reportedly raised objections over the use of the track and questioned the rights associated with it. At the same time, singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who sang the original version, has also spoken about how constant remakes of classical songs often take away from their original charm.

Despite the ongoing debate, the film continues to generate curiosity among moviegoers. While some fans are excited to see a modern version of the beloved track, others believe classic Bollywood songs should be left untouched. Eitheer way, the recreated Chunari Chunari has already managed to keep the film in the headlines ahead of its release.