Mamta Sharma shares that re-recording the ‘Chatni’ track for ‘Dhamaal 4’ stirred up nostalgic memories of collaborating with Salman Khan on ‘Dabangg 2’. She looks back on it as a moment when her childhood wish of performing alongside the superstar came true. When she learned that ‘Chatni’ would make a comeback on screen, the singer was transported to one of the most joyful periods of her career; she had originally sung the track, ‘Kaise Bani Kaise Bani — The Chatni Song,’ with Salman in ‘Dabangg 2’ (2012). Redoing it for Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal 4’ felt like stepping back into a treasured memory.
Mamta Sharma on how the ‘Chatni’ opportunity came about
According to Mid-day, the singer expressed her excitement, saying, “Very few people get a chance to redo their own track, and that too in another iconic franchise.” The chance came out of the blue, with Sharma sharing that the call came from Raj Chanana, T-Series’ assistant vice-president. She revealed that composer Aditya Dev had reworked the song, and hearing it again flooded her with memories. “I’ve been singing it on stage for so many years that it has become another Munni to me,” she said with a smile.
Mamta Sharma on her special bond with Salman Khan
For Sharma, the song will forever be linked to Khan and the world of ‘Dabangg’. Barely days after recording the track for ‘Dabangg 2’, she found herself filming it with the superstar, a moment that turned her childhood dream into reality. “The first posters I put up in my home were of Salman sir and Madhuri [Dixit Nene] ma’am. Then suddenly, in 2010, I was working with him. I still remember how he held my hand and spun me during the song. I was so happy that even during breaks, my hand would remain in that position,” laughed the singer, who has several party numbers and a collaboration with lyricist Nikhat Khan in the pipeline. “Keep your dancing shoes ready,” she teased.
About ‘Dabangg’ and its legacy
‘Dabangg’ introduced fans to Chulbul Pandey, a bold and funny police officer known for his style, humour, and unique way of delivering 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.
