The ongoing legal dispute between producer Vashu Bhagnani, Tips Films, and the Dhawan family has intensified just as the promotional campaign for the upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai kicks off. The tension revolves around Bhagnani's claims that the new film illegally uses the songs "Chunari Chunari" and "Ishq Sona Hai" from his 1999 hit Biwi No. 1, along with allegations of narrative similarities.
Despite the friction, the film's trailer launch proceeded successfully on May 23 in Mumbai, attended by stars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur, alongside director David Dhawan and producer Ramesh Taurani. During the event, Taurani addressed the legal situation directly, assuring the press that the sub-judice matter is being handled and stating, "There's no problem at all." Varun Dhawan even made light of the controversy at the event, jokingly singing a song and asking Taurani if they held the rights to it, prompting a confident confirmation from the producer.
Meanwhile, an anonymous source close to the production has strongly refuted Bhagnani's allegations. The source clarified that Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai centers on a double pregnancy, which is completely distinct from the extramarital affair plot of Biwi No. 1. Furthermore, the source pushed back against Bhagnani's financial claims regarding their previous collaboration, Coolie No. 1 (2020), alleging that the Dhawans actually paid Rs. 16 crore out of their own pockets to settle unpaid vendor dues and protect their reputation.
With reports indicating that Bhagnani's recent plea in the Supreme Court was unsuccessful, the team behind Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is moving forward confidently. The film is officially slated to hit theaters on June 5.
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