Filmmaker David Dhawan`s next film, titled Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has been postponed. The film starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur is all set to hit the screens next year on June 5 now. The film was earlier scheduled to release on April 10, 2026. The makers had made the announcement in May earlier this year.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai gets a new release date
On Friday, the film’s production banner Tips Films took to Instagram and shared a vibrant announcement poster. “Drama bhi hona hai, comedy bhi — kyunki jab ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ in cinemas on 5th June 2026″
Varun took to his Instagram stories and shared the film, which also stars Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Sheirgill, Chunky Panday and Mouni Roy to name a few.
Mouni Roy on her character in the film
Calling working in the David Dhawan`s film, a dream come true, Mouni wrote, “If anyone of you understand magic & the theory of dream come true this is it. Working with David sir was a life long dream. His films is the show “FRIENDS” to me. And him and rohit sir are the pillars of this film being made. Best experience ever. (sic)”
Sharing her experience of working with Varun, she added, “Varunaaaaa varundvn you are the most earnest hard working loving handsome superstar I have worked with. Unlucky for you, the person you are overshadows the actor/ dancer you are and to me it’s a good thing.”
“hegdepooja you are beautiful inside out and I shall never forget the support you gave me yesterday for a scene i wasn’t prepared for. Want to see you do wonders; you deserve it, Farhad sir. farhadsamji Thank you for being the kindest and helping me out the most in this film you are the best. ANDDDDDDDDDDD my dearest Mrunal mrunalthakur uffffff. You are so f****** brilliant I’m at loss of words. I knew the first time I met you you that you are meant for bigggg, errrrrrrr the best filmsssssss. My stunning beautiful baby. Keep at it. Keep working hard and the sky is the limit. Ok…… now I’m done.” schedulewrap,” Mouni penned, thanking her co-stars, Pooja and Mrunal, for all their support.
As the diva wrapped a schedule for “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,” Mouni revealed her character name in the movie.
“BTW my name is shammo in this film, I think you all will like her. Tata x,” she concluded the post.
Reacting to the post, Varun penned in the comment section, “Mouni…so happy to share screen space with u…to many more.”
About the film
For those who do not know, Hai Jawani Toh Pyaar Hona Hai` is a hit song from David Dhawan`s film Biwi No 1, featuring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen. The name of the forthcoming drama is believed to have been inspired from this popular track.
Touted to be a blend of a lighthearted narrative with romantic elements, “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” reportedly shares a tale of a guy who was rejected by several women, but ends up getting help from God.
Talking about David Dhawan, he has directed 45 films such as Aankhen, Biwi No.1, Judwaa, Coolie No.1, Hero No.1, Deewana Mastana, Shola Aur Shabnam, Raja Babu, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Haseena Maan Jaayegi Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Partner, Chashme Baddoor and Main Tera Hero.