The filmmaker adds it was he who started the trend of item songs in Bollywood, with songs like Sarkaiyee lo khatiya

Director David Dhawan, who worked with Katrina Kaif in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, is impressed with the actor’s Chikni Chameli act in Agneepath, and is happy with the success of the song. The director says he is happier because he credits himself for pioneering not just the trend of raunchy item songs, but also Katrina’s career in commercial cinema. “I started the trend of raunchy item songs with Sarkaiyee lo khatiya jaada lage in Raja Babu. And now look where it has gone,” said Dhawan. “When Katrina did her first major film, it was with me – Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?. Look where she is now! I am very proud of her and of Karan Johar for getting her to do Chikni Chameli,” he added. Click here to read more