Abhijeet Bhattacharya Critiques Varun Dhawan's Chunnari Chunnari Remake
'Varun Dhawan Salman Khan Nahi Bann Sakta': Abhijeet Bhattacharya Slams Chunnari Chunnari Remake
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Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya criticized the remake of 'Chunnari Chunnari' from Varun Dhawan's upcoming film, claiming it cannot compare to the original featuring Salman Khan. He expressed disappointment over the new version's style and the lack of consultation with him before recreating the song.
- 01Abhijeet Bhattacharya expressed disappointment over the remake of 'Chunnari Chunnari' for Varun Dhawan's film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'.
- 02He emphasized that the original song was a major hit in Salman Khan's career and has remained popular since its release in 1999.
- 03Bhattacharya criticized Varun Dhawan's acting career, stating he has only starred in second-hand films.
- 04The singer remarked that the new version of the song sounds like a 'bhajan', contrasting with the original's romantic essence.
- 05He stated that the filmmakers did not consult him about the remake, and he felt the original's quality would have been compromised.
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Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has voiced his disapproval of the remake of the iconic song 'Chunnari Chunnari' for Varun Dhawan's upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. Originally released in 1999 and featuring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor, the song is considered one of Khan's biggest hits. Bhattacharya criticized Dhawan, asserting that he cannot match Khan's stature, stating, 'Varun Dhawan can’t become Salman Khan by doing my songs.' He further lamented the transformation of the romantic track into what he perceived as a 'bhajan', indicating a significant departure from its original style. Additionally, Bhattacharya claimed that the filmmakers did not reach out to him for the remake, expressing relief that he did not participate, as he believed it would have degraded the original's quality. The film, directed by David Dhawan, is set to release on June 5 and also stars Mrunal Thakur.
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