New Delhi, May 22 -- Veteran producer Vashu Bhagnani has expressed deep disappointment over filmmaker David Dhawan's alleged involvement in the recreation of song linked to his films, calling the controversy an "ethical" issue rather than a financial dispute.

The controversy is tied to the proposed release of 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', starring Varun Dhawan.

Bhagnani claimed he was emotionally hurt after discovering that songs associated with one of his films had allegedly been recreated and reused without his consent.

"At least mere paas aate aur kehte Vashu mai yeh gaana karna hai mera beta hai..(He shouldn't have taken these songs. (At least he should have come to me and told me what to do my son is there)....How can you shoot ...