Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: Niether the Jawani Peaks nor does the Ishq!
Widely regarded as the Manmohan Desai of 90s entertainers, David Dhawan steps behind the camera for his 46th directorial effort: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai . Starring the charismatic Varun Dhawan alongside the magnetic Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde , the film delivers exactly what you would expect from the veteran filmmaker—a trademark David Dhawan entertainer with classic comedy of errors, high-energy dance numbers, and glorious chaos. While David Dhawan films are known for being non-stop laugh riots, the humour in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (HJTIHH) lands only in patches. That said, Varun Dhawan delivers a fantastic comedic performance, backed by seasoned pros like Rakesh Bedi , Jimmy Sheirgill , and Maniesh Paul . While the signature chaos is present, the film feels like iconic David Dhawan tropes thrown into a blender. A few jokes land genuinely while others feel forced, which is very unlike the veteran director who chooses to play safe and in his territory - the 90s-...
