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One of the most talked-about reactions came from Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who originally sang the hit track. While the singer has been critical of the recreation, Akshay and IP maintain that they have nothing but respect for him

The recreated version of Chunnari Chunnari from Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai sparked plenty of discussion since its release. While many listeners have embraced the fresh take on the iconic track, others have questioned whether it can match the magic of the original. Amid the mixed reactions, creators Akshay Raheja and IP Singh have defended their work and addressed criticism from veteran singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya.

Featuring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, the song is a modern reworking of the popular Biwi No 1 track. Despite the debate surrounding it, Akshay and IP say they have been overwhelmed by the response.

“We are getting a lot of love and not just that, for us the blessings of Anu Malik sir, Sameer sir, the original creators is what matters the most to us. So we are just over the moon about it,” IP told Hindustan Times.

Akshay points to the song's growing popularity at social gatherings. “We are already getting videos of DJs playing it at weddings, at house parties, and it’s not even been a week.”