Producer Vashu Bhagnani made shocking claims denying the claims by Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai producer Ramesh Taurani amid the ongoing controversy regarding a song. Taurani, while addressing the issue at the trailer launch of the film o Saturday, claimed that the issue had been allegedly “sorted.”
Vashu Bhagnani denies Ramesh Taurani`s claims
In a self-made video by Vashu Bhagnani, he denied claims of any discussion with the producers of Varun Dhawan`s film regarding the ongoing legal dispute, alleging that they are lying.
Vashu Bhagnani said, “There was a very big movie of mine, Biwi No. 1, whose songs were stolen. So yesterday we held a press conference, and I was very clear that I have given no right to its visuals to anyone, stating that no one should use it. The matter is in the court, and it`s contempt of court if anyone uses it or runs it.”
Refuting Ramesh Taurani`s claims, Bhagnani said, “This morning I saw its theatrical trailer launch. The common press, public, everyone is sitting and they are saying that we have settled, we have talked, we have everything. Who did you talk to? I am the owner, no one has called me yet. No whatsapp, no one. Emotionally, legally, no one has called me. I don`t understand what has happened in the country. The matter is going on in the court, even after that they are lying openly, releasing openly.”
What Ramesh Taurani said?
Early on Saturday, while speaking at the trailer launch of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Taurani responded to queries regarding the legal notice about the dispute.”There is no problem in this. Whatever we had has been sorted,” he said, adding that no promotional activities or the film`s release would be halted. He further added, “And whatever comes next will also be sorted. So, there is no problem. And it`s a sub judice matter. So, we are handling it.”
About the controversy
The controversy revolves around allegations made by Vashu Bhagnani about the recreation and reuse of songs associated with one of his films without his consent. He has repeatedly described the issue as an ethical matter rather than a financial dispute.
In a press conference held on Friday, the producer had expressed disappointment over filmmaker David Dhawan`s alleged involvement in recreating songs linked to his films for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.
“At least mere paas aate aur kehte Vashu mai yeh gaana karna hai mera beta hai.. (He shouldn`t have taken these songs. (At least he should have come to me and told me what to do, my son is there)….How can you shoot the same songs for another producer? There has to be ethics in the industry…,” Bhagnani stated.
He also spoke about his emotional relationship with David Dhawan, saying, “David is my brother. I have had lunch and dinner with him. I gave my life for him. Financially, it is fine, but emotionally, the whole family is broken.”