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Farah Khan's Show: Legal Battle Echoes on Air
6 Jun
Summary
- Varun Dhawan made a joke about Vashu Bhagnani on Farah Khan's show.
- A legal dispute exists between Vashu Bhagnani and David Dhawan.
- The dispute involves music royalty rights for 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'.
Filmmaker Farah Khan recently hosted Varun and David Dhawan on her YouTube show, leading to a viral moment. When Varun Dhawan arrived late, he joked about handling something, to which Farah Khan playfully inquired if he had visited Vashu Bhagnani. This seemingly innocent banter has gained significant attention due to a legal dispute involving Vashu Bhagnani and David Dhawan over music royalty rights.
The core of the legal battle is the film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,' which stars Varun Dhawan. Vashu Bhagnani has taken legal action, alleging that intellectual property, particularly related to the song 'Chunari Chunari' from 'Biwi No.1', was utilized without his consent. He asserts that while Tips Industries may own audio rights, recreating or using associated film intellectual property requires his approval.
Furthermore, Vashu Bhagnani has openly discussed a souring relationship with Varun Dhawan since their 2020 film 'Coolie No. 1'. Bhagnani revealed a significant financial loss of INR 27 crore on that film and expressed disappointment that Varun had not contacted him in two years. He described the situation as a strained father-son dynamic, implying Varun's actions were like a child's mistake.
