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In an era dominated by gritty crime thrillers, dark dramas, and high-concept cinema, a crucial question has been echoing through the halls of Bollywood: Do today’s audiences still have an appetite for loud, unapologetic, over-the-top theatrical comedies?
With the trailer of David Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai absolutely dominating digital charts, actor Maniesh Paul has delivered a resounding yes.
Teaming up with Varun Dhawan for this massive summer release, Maniesh opened up about the art of recreating the vintage, 90s-style Bollywood entertainer for a modern, social-media-savvy audience proving that while times change, the joy of a collective laugh never goes out of style.
“There is a misconception that today’s audience only wants subtle, realistic cinema. Trust me, the moment the lights go down in a theater, people want to escape reality, not be reminded of it! Recreating that classic, loud, theatrical feel for a modern audience with Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has been a beautiful revelation. Even today, people want to sit with two hundred strangers and laugh until their stomachs hurt. David ji has masterfully retained the glorious, chaotic essence of old Bollywood comedy while giving it a sleek, modern visual scale. It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s exactly the kind of big-screen community experience people have been missing.”
Produced by Tips Films, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai boasts a star-studded ensemble cast and an infectious soundtrack designed to turn theaters into dance floors. As the film gears up for its highly anticipated nationwide release on June 5, 2026, rumors of a massive turnout are on the rise.
Get ready to leave your worries at the door and bring your loudest laughs when Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai takes over cinemas next Friday!
In addition to Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, the actor will also be seen in Vvan: Force of the Forrest, Rafoo and an untitled film directed by Vikram Phadnis.
