Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday face backlash again for ‘ruining’ Salman Khan-Kajol’s iconic 'Saajanji Ghar Aaye'

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri has finally arrived in cinemas. The film reportedly opened to encouraging footfalls with a strong morning occupancy on day one. However, alongside the box-office buzz, the lead pair has once again found itself at the centre of online criticism.

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After being earlier trolled for allegedly ‘ruining’ the nostalgic charm of Saat Samundar Paar, Kartik and Ananya are now facing similar reactions for recreating Salman Khan and Kajol’s much-loved song Saajanji Ghar Aaye from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. 

Viral Clip Sparks Online Discontent

Following the Christmas release on December 25, multiple clips from the film began circulating on social media. One particular video shows Kartik making a grand entry at a function to Saajanji Ghar Aaye, with Ananya later joining him on the dance floor. While the sequence aimed to tap into nostalgia, netizens were far from pleased.

The original track, picturised on Salman Khan and Kajol, holds a special place for many Bollywood fans. Comparisons were inevitable- and they followed swiftly.

Comparisons With the Original Don’t Go Down Well

Soon, side-by-side videos comparing Kartik’s version with Salman Khan’s original performance started trending online. Social media users weighed in heavily, with many feeling that the recreation failed to capture the original’s magic and Salman’s signature charm.

ISKI MAA KA BHAROSA 🤬
Ye kisi din pitt ke hi maanega 😭 pic.twitter.com/DXkcBMe2dR

— Being Divakar Jha✨️ (@Divakar67154006) December 25, 2025

One X user wrote, "#KartikAaryan please stop ruining our iconic songs and dance steps You can't even matched 1 Percent of #SalmanKhan's Swag and Persona." (sic)

Dear @TheAaryanKartik Pls Stop Doing This Nonsense Thing Yaar 😭😭🙏🏻

Feeling Sad for #SalmanKhan𓃵 fan's , Aaj Unka Trauma ho jaayega ye dekh ke #TuMeriMainTeraMainTeraTuMeri#KartikAaryanpic.twitter.com/5tebELbSJb

— ALEX (@OnlyCinema_post) December 25, 2025

Another commented, "#KartikAaryan kuch laaj sharam bachi hai ? Iconic song ko tune barbad kar diya? #SalmanKhan" (sic)

A third post read, "So #KartikAaryan again harm the legacy of #SalmanKhan in his new movie with saajan ji ghar aaye recreation song. Man this sasti copy is on a target to ruin every 90's star songs." (sic)

So #KartikAaryan again harm the legacy of #SalmanKhan in his new movie with saajan ji ghar aaye recreation song
Man this sasti copy is on a target to ruin every 90's star songs pic.twitter.com/79N5ylNddq

— naman pandit (@namanpndit) December 25, 2025

Yet another user added, "Dear @TheAaryanKartik Pls Stop Doing This Nonsense Thing Yaar. Feeling Sad for #SalmanKhan fan's , Aaj Unka Trauma ho jaayega ye dekh ke." (sic)

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More About the Film

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is directed by Sameer Vidwans and features Ananya Panday, Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta alongside Kartik Aaryan. The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Shareen Mantri Kedia and Kishor Arora.