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Varun Dhawan's 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' Pushed to June 2026

The release of David Dhawan's directorial venture 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' has been postponed for a second time, with a new theatrical date set for June 12, 2026. The producers cited a review of recent developments and a desire for industry solidarity as reasons for the week-long shift from the previous June 5 date. The film stars Varun Dhawan in the lead alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, with a supporting cast including several popular actors. Interestingly, the film's title is inspired by a hit song from David Dhawan's 1999 blockbuster 'Biwi No.1'.

Key Points: Varun Dhawan Film Release Postponed to June 12, 2026

  • Release postponed to June 12, 2026
  • Decision made for industry solidarity
  • Features Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde
  • Title inspired by 1999 hit song
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Varun Dhawan's 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' gets new release date

David Dhawan's film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' starring Varun Dhawan gets a new release date. Details on the cast and reason for delay.

Varun Dhawan's 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' gets new release date
"We strongly believe that it is always healthier for the industry when filmmakers support one another - Film Producers"

New Delhi, March 10

The release of 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', directed by David Dhawan, starring Varun Dhawan in the lead role, has been postponed for the second time, with the makers announcing a new theatrical date of June 12, 2026.

The film was previously scheduled to release on June 5, 2026, and was originally slated for April 10, 2026, before being rescheduled earlier this year.

The makers confirmed the latest change through an official statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday.

In the statement, the team clarified that the decision was made after reviewing recent developments and the broader industry situation. "We would like to clarify that our film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was originally scheduled for release on 5th June, a date we had announced several months ago. However, after recent developments and considering the prevailing situation, we felt it would be more appropriate to shift our release," the statement read.

The producers further emphasised the importance of cooperation within the film industry. "We strongly believe that it is always healthier for the industry when filmmakers support one another rather than compete unnecessarily on the same date. In that spirit of solidarity, we have decided to move the release of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai to 12th June and bring our film to the audiences a week later."

Produced by Ramesh Taurani and directed by veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, the upcoming entertainer promises a lively blend of romance and comedy.

Alongside Varun Dhawan, the film features Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in leading roles. The supporting cast includes Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Chunkey Panday, Rakesh Bedi, and Ali Asgar in key roles.

Interestingly, the film's title is inspired by a hit track from David Dhawan's 1999 blockbuster Biwi No.1, which starred Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen.

Varun Dhawan was most recently seen in the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, opposite Janhvi Kapoor.

Released in theatres on October 2, the film also featured Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf, and followed the story of two former lovers in Delhi attempting to rekindle their romance, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and unexpected relationships.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Honestly, this constant date-shifting is becoming a pattern in Bollywood. It disrupts audience plans. They announce dates too early without proper planning. A bit of constructive criticism: please finalize your schedule before making announcements public.
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Ananya R
The cast looks amazing! Mrunal Thakur is such a talented actress. And the title is a throwback to Biwi No.1! David Dhawan knows how to make masala entertainers. June 2026 is so far away though... patience is key I guess! 🤞
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Vikram M
Good move to avoid a clash. We've seen too many big films suffer because they released on the same Friday. Solidarity among filmmakers is important for the health of Indian cinema. Wishing the team all the best for the new date.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the industry dynamics at play here. The statement about cooperation is very diplomatic. As an outsider looking in, it seems like a smart strategic move rather than just a simple delay.
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Karthik V
Varun needs a hit after his last film didn't do that well. Maybe the extra time will help with post-production and promotions. Fingers crossed for a proper comedy-romance, we need those back in theatres! 🎬

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