Chunnari Chunnari

The recent recreation of the popular song from Biwi No.1 has once again sparked discussions around Bollywood’s remake culture. While the recreated version retained singer Anuradha Sriram’s original vocals and added new lyrics and beats, it failed to impress audiences

Pasoori Nu

Even Arijit Singh’s soulful voice could not save the remake of the globally loved Pasoori by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill for the film SatyaPrem Ki Katha. The original track became a worldwide phenomenon, making the remake even harder to accept for fans. Many questioned why a heartbreak anthem was remade into a romantic Bollywood number in the first place

Chor Bazari Phir Se

The makers of Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s Bhool Chuk Maaf attempted to recreate Chor Bazaari from Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal. However, the remake failed to capture the emotions and simplicity that made the original memorable and also struggled to blend naturally into the film’s storyline

Cheez Badi

Machine was among Kiara Advani’s early Hindi films. To generate buzz around the movie, the makers recreated Cheez Badi with a heavy dose of nostalgia. However, fans were disappointed with the remix, and the film itself also failed to impress audiences

Sheher Ki Ladki

One of the most recognisable songs of the 1990s, Sheher Ki Ladki originally featured Raveena Tandon and Suniel Shetty in Rakshak. The recreated version, released for Khandaani Shafakhana and featuring Badshah and Diana Penty, left many disappointed. Fans argued that it relied too heavily on flashy visuals and modern beats while missing the effortless fun and simplicity of the original

Dus Bahane 2.0

A cult hit from the early 2000s, Dus Bahane already had a massive fan following. News of its recreation was met with criticism even before release. Nevertheless, the makers of Baaghi 3 went ahead with Dus Bahane 2.0 featuring Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor. The remake ultimately turned out to be forgettable for many viewers

Ek Do Teen

Madhuri Dixit’s iconic song from Tezaab remains unmatched in terms of popularity and choreography. Even generations who haven’t watched the film recognise the track instantly. The makers of Baaghi 2 attempted to recreate the song with Jacqueline Fernandez. However, the remake failed to leave an impact, and many viewers chose to ignore its existence altogether

Masakali 2.0

For the film Marjaavaan, the makers recreated the iconic song Masakali from Delhi-6. The recreated version featured Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria. Originally composed by A. R. Rahman and sung by Mohit Chauhan, the song faced massive backlash from fans, who felt the remake lacked the charm and soul of the original

Haseeno Ka Deewana

The song Saara Zamana Haseeno Ka Deewana from Yaarana was recreated with Urvashi Rautela in Kaabil. Fans of the original track heavily criticised the remake, calling it lacklustre and overly dependent on glamour rather than music