Mamta Sharma parts re-recording the ‘Chatni’ track for ‘Dhamaal 4’ evokes nostalgic memories of collaborating with Salman Khan: in ‘Dabangg 2’. He remembers it as a moment when his childhood dream of performing with the superstar came true. When he came to know that ‘Chatni’ is coming back on screen, the singer was taken to one of the happiest phases of his career; he originally sang the track, ‘Kaise Bani Kaise Bani — The Chatni Song,’ with Salman in ‘Dabangg 2’ (2012). Revamping it for Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal 4’ feels like stepping back into a treasured memory.
Mamta Sharma on how the ‘Chatni’ opportunity came about
According to Mid-day, the singer expressed his excitement, saying, “Few people have the opportunity to change their own track, and that too in another iconic franchise.” The opportunity came out of the blue, with Sharma sharing that the call came from Raj Chanana, T-Series’ assistant vice-president. He revealed that composer Aditya Dev had reworked the song, and hearing it flooded him with memories. “I have sung it on stage for so many years that it has become another Munni for me,” he says with a smile.
Mamta Sharma on her special relationship with Salman Khan
For Sharma, the song will forever be linked to Khan and the world of ‘Dabangg’. Just a few days after recording the track for ‘Dabangg 2’, he found himself filming it with the superstar, a moment when his childhood dream turned into reality. “The first posters I put up in my house were of Salman sir and Madhuri [Dixit Nene] ma’am Then suddenly, 2010, I worked with him. I still remember how he held my hand and spun me around during the song. I was so happy that even during breaks, my hand will remain in that position,” laughed the singer, who has several party numbers and a collaboration with lyricist Nikhat Khan in the pipeline. “Get your dancing shoes ready,” he teased.
About ‘Dabangg’ and its legacy
‘Dabangg’ introduces fans to Chulbul Pandey, a brave and funny police officer known for his style, humor, and unique way of dispensing justice. With great dialogues, strong acting, and exciting action scenes, the film became a huge hit. Its success led to two more films in the series. ‘Dabangg 2’ (2012), directed by Arbaaz Khan, and ‘Dabangg 3’ (2019), directed by Prabhu Deva.