Producer Ramesh Taurani has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ and veteran producer Vashu Bhagnani. Taurani made it clear that the matter is well in hand and assured that it will have no bearing on the film’s promotions or its scheduled release.
Ramesh Taurani says ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ release will not be affected
When questions about the legal notice linked to the dispute came up at the trailer launch event of the film, Taurani did not shy away from addressing them directly. He was composed and confident as he spoke, making it clear that things were already being taken care of. “There is no problem in this. Whatever we had, has been sorted,” he said, firmly ruling out any possibility of the film’s promotions or release being affected. He went on to add, “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,” leaving little room for any further speculation.
What is the controversy surrounding ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’
The controversy started when Vashu Bhagnani alleged that songs from one of his films were recreated and used without his permission. Bhagnani has made it clear that his fight is not about money, but about what is right and wrong.
Vashu Bhagnani expresses disappointment over ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ song dispute
Vashu did not hold back when it came to expressing his disappointment over David’s alleged involvement in recreating songs from his films for ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’. The fact that the film stars David’s own son Varun made the situation even more personal and painful for him. “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 said. He also opened up about the deep personal bond he shares with David Dhawan, making it clear that the hurt goes far beyond any legal or financial dispute. “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,” he said.
Vashu Bhagnani dismisses technical glitch claim around ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ trailer launch
Bhagnani also challenged the official reason given for the cancellation of the earlier trailer launch, dismissing the claim of a technical glitch entirely. He alleged that the real reason behind the sudden cancellation was the team’s awareness of the ongoing court proceedings and the fear of contempt of court. “They cancelled because they were aware about the contempt of court. Now they have gone and filed in the Patna court. They knew very clearly that if anything happened, it would be contempt of court. But they made an excuse by calling it a glitch,” he claimed.
Vashu Bhagnani says his fight is bigger than ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ dispute
Despite the heated legal battle, Bhagnani made it clear that he has no intention of coming in the way of the film’s release. He said he remains open to finding a middle ground and resolving the matter through talks. “Remove my visuals, do a deal with me, or take permission, that’s all I am asking,” he said, keeping his demands simple and straightforward. Bhagnani also stressed that his fight is bigger than just this one dispute — it is about standing up for the rights of producers and protecting intellectual property across the industry. “My fight is not for me. My fight is for the public. It is about justice and ethics,” he said. He also pointed to the court’s interim protection granted to Puja Entertainment in its legal battle against Tips Music over the alleged unauthorised use of Bollywood intellectual property rights. Through his lawyer, Bhagnani made it clear that the court’s status quo order covers everything mentioned in the suit. “I believe they have not gone through the court order carefully. The order clearly states that the entire music rights, songs, and films mentioned in the plaintiff’s suit are covered under the ‘status quo’ order,” the lawyer stated.
‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ trailer is finally out
On Saturday, the trailer of ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ was finally unveiled, and it delivered exactly what fans of David Dhawan’s films have always loved , a lively and entertaining mix of comedy, romance, music, and family drama. The film marks the fourth time David and Varun have joined forces, and the trailer suggests it is going to be another fun ride. Led by Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, the story revolves around a chaotic love triangle filled with comic misunderstandings, relationship drama, and high-energy humour. Adding to the fun is a strong ensemble cast that includes Rakesh Bedi, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Rajesh Kumar, and Ali Asgar in key roles.
‘Chunari Chunari’ and other songs from ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ make waves online
The trailer is packed with energetic musical moments, including a remixed version of the much-loved 1990s song ‘Chunari Chunari’. Other tracks such as ‘WOW’, ‘Tera Ho Jaun’, and ‘Vyah Karwado Ji’ have also been making waves online ahead of the film’s release. Director David Dhawan, who is clearly as passionate about entertaining audiences as ever, spoke about the film in a press note, saying, “This is my 46th film, and entertaining my audience continues to give me the biggest joy. The film has all the ingredients of a classic family entertainer, humour, confusion, music, and heart. With Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, we wanted to create a wholesome entertainer filled with laughter, music, romance, and family fun. We’re excited for audiences to experience the film’s energy and madness”.
‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ release date
‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ is all set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on June 5, 2026.
