Born on April 24, 1987 in Mumbai, Varun Dhawan is the son of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan. Before beginning his acting career, Varun worked as an assistant director for Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer My Name Is Khan (2010). In 2012, he made his big screen debut with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year. Varun is best known for movies like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), Main Tera Hero (2014), Badlapur (2015), ABCD 2 (2015), Dilwale (2015), Dishoom (2016), Judwaa 2 (2017), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) and October (2018). Interestingly, Varun, a die-hard fan of WWE wrestler The Rock, Dwayne Johnson always wanted to be a wrestler.

Varun Dhawan

Mrunal Thakur is a model and actress who primarily appears in Marathi cinema. She has also appeared on popular TV soaps and reality shows. She made her Bollywood debut with the 2018 film Love Sonia.

Mrunal Thakur

Pooja Hegde is a model and actor who appears in Telugu and Hindi movies. She made her acting debut with the Telugu movie Mugamoodi (2012). She is best known for movies like Oka Laila Kosam, Mukunda, Mohenjo Daro, Rangasthalam and Aiyaary.

Pooja Hegde

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

A vibrant romantic comedy directed by David Dhawan, featuring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur. Set to release on April 10, 2026, the film promises a blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling, with remixed 90s hits and a lively ensemble cast.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

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