Even as the recreated version of ‘Chunnari Chunnari’ from ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ continues to divide opinion online, one voice from the original team is firmly in its corner. Veteran music composer Anu Malik, who composed the chartbuster for the 1999 blockbuster ‘Biwi No. 1’, has wholeheartedly backed the remake, calling the track timeless and showering praise on Varun Dhawan’s performance in the recreated version.
Anu Malik praises the Varun Dhawan version of the ‘Chunnari Chunnari’ song
Taking to Instagram, Anu Malik shared a video expressing his enthusiasm for the remake and his admiration for both the original and the new version. He said, “Chunnari Chunnari, ‘Chunnari Chunnari’. Guys, it’s been so long since I saw the song on a superstar on Varun Dhawan’s face. Earlier also this song was super hit when it came on Salman Khan. And Salman Khan took it to a different level.”Reflecting on the song’s enduring appeal, he added, “Pehle bhi gaana super hit tha, aaj bhi super hit aur kal bhi super hit rahega (The song was a superhit earlier, it’s still a superhit today, and it will remain a superhit tomorrow as well).”
Anu Malik praises Varun Dhawan’s performance in ‘Chunnari Chunnari Let’s Go’
Anu Malik was equally generous in his praise for Varun Dhawan’s dancing in the recreated track. He said, “What a dance, those girls are looking so beautiful… Varun, tu kya nacha hai yaar. Kya lag raha hai gaana (Varun, you’ve danced so well, man. The song looks amazing). Congratulations.”
Anu Malik on his bond with David Dhawan
The veteran composer also used the occasion to celebrate his long creative association with director David Dhawan. He added, “David Dhawan ki koi bhi film aur Anu Malik toh dekhta hi dekhta hai. Itna kaam kiya hai David ke saath aur kya director hai.”
About ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’
Directed by David Dhawan, the film follows a man desperate to become a father who lands in a chaotic situation involving two women. Alongside Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur, the film features Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Mouni Roy. It is set to release in theatres on June 5.