Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: A Missed Opportunity Wrapped in Nostalgia
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Movie Rating: 2 Stars
Watched Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my view on this movie.
Cast: Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Sheirgill and Mouni Roy
Director: David Dhawan
Release Date: 5th June 2026 in cinemas
Story: Movie revolves around Jass (Varun Dhawan) who is an eternally cheerful man whose biggest dream is simple: get married, have children and live happily ever after. He falls for Bani (Mrunal Thakur) at first sight and marries her, convinced that family life is the ultimate destination. But Bani has different aspirations and prioritizes her career over motherhood.
Their conflicting goals push their five-year marriage to the brink, leading them into a six-month cooling-off period before divorce. A heartbroken Jass shifts to London where he meets Preet (Pooja Hegde). They start dating, and all is going well until one day, Bani ends up at Jass’s place. She announces that she’s pregnant with his child. The same day, Preet also tells Jass that she’s expecting.
Each of the two ladies is unaware of the other lady’s presence in Jass’ life. How he navigates this madness, what impact it has on everyone involved, and whether he manages to find a way out form the crux of the story.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Few Moments
4. Dialogues
Negatives
1. Story
2. Direction
3. Screenplay
4. Climax
5. Music
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film plan to watch it my free time as loved the trailer and liked duo previous movies. Jass and Bani’s conflicting priorities push their marriage toward a chaotic separation, sparking double romances, unexpected complications and a whirlwind of confusion.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai premise offers plenty of scope for comedy on paper. David Dhawan’s cinema has always thrived on chaos that serves entertainment. From mistaken identities and love triangles to loud supporting characters and improbable coincidences, his films have rarely aimed for realism. This one also stays firmly within that familiar territory, offering a colorful blend of romance, confusion and comedy that often feels like a throwback to the filmmaker’s golden era. The first half has only a few scenes which are hilarious as the drama moves on a predictable path. The real fun starts once both the ladies are in the same city and in similar situations (both are pregnant), and Jass has to not let each one know about the other’s presence in his life. The confusion is compounded as both the women have the same gynecologist, Dr. Gulati. Hence the drama post-interval is at least entertaining and enjoyable. In particular, the sequences of Jass’ ‘mother’ are hilarious, and so are the scenes involving Jass, Dr. Gulati and his compounder because Jass try hard to not let the doctor and the compounder know that he is the common father of both the to-be-born children. The reprised Chunnari Chunnari is catchy, while the title track is infectious and cleverly woven into the narrative. Wow stands out thanks to Varun Dhawan’s energy fueled dance moves. The dialogues are one of the strongest aspects of the film. The witty one-liners, humorous exchanges and situational comedy consistently land well. Several scenes benefit greatly from their sharp writing and the excellent delivery by the cast, particularly Varun Dhawan and Maniesh Paul.
Varun Dhawan goes a bit over the top in a few scenes. But overall, he puts up a very entertaining and massy act. He looks quite dashing, which his lady fans will appreciate. Mrunal Thakur delivers a wonderful performance and the same applies to Pooja Hegde. Both have been presented in a glamorous avatar by David Dhawan. Jimmy Shergill acts with effortless ease as Preet’s brother, Randhawa. He is very good. Chunkey Panday is lovely as Dr. Gulati. Rakesh Bedi lends wonderful support as the compounder. Maniesh Paul emerges as one of the film’s biggest highlights. His impeccable comic timing and hilarious antics ensure some of the loudest laughs. David Dhawan’s direction is fairly nice. He seems to be in form after interval. What stands out is his ability to balance comedy with emotions without allowing to overpower the other. There is no denying that Dhawan exits the stage staying true to the formula that made him one of Bollywood’s most successful comedy directors.
However, the film is not without its flaws. Biggest drawback is its uneven screenplay which rarely capitalizes on its potential. Several jokes feel stretched, punchlines often miss their mark, and the narrative frequently relies on noise rather than wit. The pace in the first half also seems a tad sluggish. Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde bring glamour and charm to their respective roles, but neither character is developed beyond the surface, leaving both actresses with little opportunity to make a lasting impression. The humor doesn’t land as intended in the first half. In fact, hardly any joke works in the first 20 minutes. Even in the second half, there are moments where the interest drops. Some scenes also evoke a sense of déjà vu, resembling similar films in this genre and many others. Lastly, there was a lot of scope for madness in the climax, but things end too conveniently. The music is another area where the film underwhelms. Apart from the recreated songs that bank heavily on nostalgia, the original soundtrack leaves little impression. None of the new tracks possess the infectious quality associated with classic David Dhawan entertainers. It is loud, excessive, illogical, politically incorrect in places and completely unashamed of its silliness. Some will find it exhausting, while others may appreciate its commitment to uncomplicated entertainment. The comedy doesn’t hit from any direction, and even if your sense of humor is down in the dumps, this one won’t make you laugh even if you try. The jokes were outdated, and the meta humor was executed poorly. To top it off, a queer joke was made that more so insulted the community than acknowledged it during Pride Month.
Overall, movie is a mess from start to finish. It lacks the punch of humor, doesn’t write its women well and justifies a bad character and his horrible actions. Save yourself the trouble and don’t watch this one, no matter how much you love brainrot comedies. My view on this film Not Recommended. If you are a fan of crazy madcap humor this one might work for you.
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