Film Dispute: 'Chunnari Chunnari' Rights Under Fire

The production team of 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' has publicly refuted producer Vashu Bhagnani's allegations concerning the utilization of the songs 'Chunnari Chunnari' and 'Ishq Sona Hai' in an upcoming David Dhawan film. They dismissed these claims as entirely without merit, suggesting a deliberate smear campaign orchestrated by Bhagnani. This campaign, they assert, aims to disrupt the release of their film, scheduled for June 5. The core of the conflict involves intellectual property rights tied to songs featured in Bhagnani's 1999 production, 'Biwi No. 1'.

In an official statement, the makers expressed deep disappointment with Bhagnani's approach, highlighting his choice to file a complaint in a Bihar court rather than pursuing direct dialogue. They asserted their legitimate and absolute ownership of the disputed songs. The statement also recalled a past association, mentioning how they generously offered Bhagnani a partnership in 1995, which significantly boosted his career. The team emphasized that the matter is currently sub judice, indicating their confidence in the judicial process to resolve the dispute fairly.