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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai movie review: Varun Dhawan tries hard, but the humour falls flat
Updated On: 05 June, 2026 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti Bagla
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai revisits David Dhawan's trademark comedy formula but struggles with weak writing, rushed storytelling, and humour that rarely lands. Despite Varun Dhawan's energy, the film turns into an exhausting affair

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For over three decades, David Dhawan has been synonymous with loud, unabashed entertainers packed with slapstick humour. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai marks his fourth outing with Varun Dhawan, once again placing the actor at the centre of a chaotic romantic predicament. Does it manage to raise laughs or fail in its endeavour? Let's analyse.
Storyline
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai follows the complicated romantic journey of Jaswinder "Jass" (Varun Dhawan), a passionate wedding photographer whose life takes an unexpected turn after meeting Bani (Mrunal Thakur) during a wedding assignment. After getting inebriated, they confess their love for each other and get married.
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