Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Movie Review (2026): A Logic-Free Entertainer Powered by David Dhawan’s Signature Direction and Varun Dhawan’s Energetic Performance

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Movie Review (2026): The Bollywood veteran director David Dhawan returns to the director’s chair with the much-anticipated entertainer “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,” starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde. The rom-com offers a blend of chaos, confusion, and romance, where fun takes precedence over logic. In this movie review, let’s find out: Does the film succeed in holding the audience till the end?

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Rating and Movie Details

Baapofmovies.com Rating: 3/5

• Release Date: June 5, 2026
• Director: David Dhawan
• Story & Screenplay Writer: Yunus Sajawal
• Cast: Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Pandey, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy & Kriti Sanon (cameo)
• DOP: Ayananka Bose
• Editor: Ritesh Soni
• Runtime: 2 hr 16 min (136 Minutes)

Plot Breakdown

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’s story revolves around a wedding photographer, Jaswinder aka Jass (Varun Dhawan). He meets a charming lady, Bani (Mrunal Thakur), at his sister’s wedding and falls in love, and soon they tie the knot with her. But unfortunately, planning a child raises big concerns in their relationship, as Bani is against the decision and pushing their marriage toward an emotional crossroads, taking the matter to divorce within 5 years.

The judge (Ali Asgar) decides to give the final verdict after six months, bringing a dramatic twist in Jass’s life, changing his future in ways he never imagined.

How does Preet (Pooja Hegde) come into Jass’s life? How Bani & Preet’s unexpected pregnancy created a chaotic situation in Jass’ life will be interesting to see.

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Positive Points

• David Dhawan‘s iconic direction successfully meets the audience’s expectations. He delivered what his target audience wanted.
• Lead Varun Dhawan‘s perfect comic timing, confidence, and boundless energy definitely impressed the viewers.
• The dynamic duo Mrunal Thakur & Pooja Hegde added their charm in this colorful entertainer.
• The supporting portrayals are like Maniesh Paul, Chunky Pandey, Jimmy Shergill, and Mouni Roy, who are played well depending on their respective roles.
• Kriti Sanon‘s cameo is surprising.
• The songs in the film are one of the key highlights of the film.

Negative Points

• Farhad Samji‘s dialogues failed to land on points in the opening half, but in the second half it works slightly well.
• The 136-minute-wide film’s first half is tight, but the post-interval portion looks stretchy.

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Verdict

Overall, David Dhawan’s chaotic entertainer succeeded in meeting its targeted audience’s expectations. If you’re a fan of David Dhawan’s signature style, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will deliver a logic-free entertainer packed with comedy & romance.

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