THIS popular singer has a shocking reaction to Varun Dhawan remaking Salman Khan’s iconic song Chunari Chunari: ‘Himmat bhi nahi…’

Another Bollywood remake song is on its way. Varun Dhawan’s upcoming film will have a remake of Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen’s song Chunari Chunari.
Remakes in Bollywood
Remakes are not new to Bollywood. Not just films, many blockbuster songs from the past have been recreated and served to the audience. From Laila Main Laila to Aankh Marey, many iconic songs of Bollywood have re-entered playlists thanks to remakes. It looks like one more song from the 90s is going to be remade.
Chunari Chunari remake
Recently, a video of Varun Dhawan dancing with Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur went viral. The trio was dancing on the song Chunari Chunari from Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen’s movie Biwi No 1. Reports suggest that the remake of Chunari Chunari is a part of Varun’s upcoming film Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.
Fans disappointed
As the video went viral, netizens had a drastic reaction to it. Many expressed disappointment over Bollywood recreating and remaking the old classics. One of the comments on social media read, ‘Chunari chunari ko bhi nahi chhoda saare achhe gaane barbaad kar rahe hai.’
Abhijeet Bhattacharya reacts
Now Abhijeet Bhattacharya who sang the original song has reacted to Chunari Chunari being remade. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Abhijeet Bhattacharya surprisingly revealed that he wasn’t informed about the song being remade by the filmmakers.
Abhijeet Bhattacharya wasn’t informed
Abhijeet Bhattacharya was quoted saying, ‘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.’
Abhijeet Bhattacharya comments on Chunari Chunari
He also commented that for him, Chunari Chunari, was not a ‘great song’ and it was one of those that makers wanted it for the lyrics.
Abhijeet Bhattacharya on remakes
Abhijeet Bhattacharya also mentioned that he is not bother with the song being reimagined. He added, ‘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.’
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai release date
Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde are shooting for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai in Scotland. The movie is expected to release in April 2026.