‘It will always be a Salman Khan song for me’: Mamta Sharma remembers Salman Khan ‘holding her hand and spinning’ while recreating ‘Chatni’ in ‘Dhamaal 4’ |

Mamta Sharma remembers repeating “Chatni” for “Dhamaal 4,” remembering Salman Khan and “Dabangg 2.” The opportunity came through T-Series’ Raj Chanana, with a new adaptation by writer Aditya Dev. He fondly remembers filming with Khan in 2010, fulfilling his childhood dream, and teases about upcoming projects with singer Nikhat Khan.

Mamta Sharma shares who re-recorded the song ‘Chatni’ for ‘Dhamaal 4’ inspired memories of their involvement. Salman Khan on ‘Dabangg 2’. He looks back on the moment when his childhood dream of working with the superstar came true. When he heard that ‘Chatni’ would be coming back to the screens, the singer was taken to one of the happiest moments of his career; she first sang a song, ‘Kaise Bani Kaise Bani – The Chatni Song,’ with Salman in ‘Dabangg 2’ (2012). The remake of Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal 4’ was like a flashback to memory.

Mamta Sharma on how the ‘Chatni’ opportunity started

According to Mid-day, the singer expressed his happiness, saying, “Only a few people get the chance to recreate their music, and in some of the most famous ones.” The opportunity came suddenly, when Sharma shared that the call was from Raj Chanana, senior vice president of T-Series. He revealed that singer Aditya Dev had reworked the song, and hearing it brought back memories. “I have been singing on stage for so many years that it has become another Munni for me,” he said with a smile.

Mamta Sharma on her special relationship with Salman Khan

For Sharma, this song will forever be associated with Khan and the world of ‘Dabangg’. A few days after shooting for ‘Dabangg 2’, he found himself shooting with the superstar, a moment that turned his childhood dream into reality. “The first posters I put up in my house were of Salman sir and Madhuri [Dixit Nene] Mrs. Then suddenly, in 2010, I was working with her. I still remember how he held my hand and spun me around to the music. I was very happy that even during the break, my hand is still in it,” laughed the singer, who has several parties and a collaboration with singer Nikhat Khan in the pipeline. “Keep your dancing shoes ready,” he laughed.

About ‘Dabangg’ and its legacy

‘Dabangg’ introduced fans to Chulbul Pandey, a tough and funny cop known for his style, humor, and unique way of delivering justice. With great dialogues, powerful performances, and exciting 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.