The title track of filmmaker David Dhawan’s next Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring actor Varun Dhawan, was recreated and recorded in just 48 hours. That too, just 10 days before the teaser launch! Mohsin Shaikh with Varun Dhawan during the recording and with filmmaker David Dhawan Musician and lyricist Mohsin Shaikh of music-composer duo Javed-Mohsin exclusively tells HT City that sessions with Varun were done at the studio to get the title track right. The song is inspired by David Dhawan’s 1990 film Biwi No. 1 song Ishq Chandi Hai, Ishq Sona Hai hook line (Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai), filmed on actors Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor. “David sir’s brief was ‘sound aaj ke hisaab se ho aur mass ke liye lyrics-composition honi chahiye.’ His vision was to create a larger-than-life song which has mass appeal and at the same time focuses on today’s youth and Gen Z audience, along with nostalgia and a lot of live music. His vision was very clear of a grand festival celebration vibe, and so …