Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

None of the new tracks possess the infectious quality associated with classic David Dhawan entertainers. Ultimately, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai functions as a farewell letter from a filmmaker who once defined mainstream Hindi comedy. It is loud, excessive, illogical, politically incorrect in places and completely unashamed of its silliness. Some will find it exhausting, while others may appreciate its commitment to uncomplicated entertainment. As David Dhawan's swansong, it serves as a reminder of a cinematic era when laughter often came from chaos and absurdity rather than cleverness. Whether today's generation embraces this over-the-top brand of comedy the way audiences did in the 1990s remains uncertain. But there is no denying that Dhawan exits the stage staying true to the formula that made him one of Bollywood's most successful comedy directors.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is not a film that will change cinema or leave you with a deep message. It is a typical old-school commercial masala entertainer that works only on one condition: that you leave your brain at home before entering the theatre. Although the first half is quite weak and the film is overly long, the madness of the second half, Varun Dhawan’s strong performance, and the entertaining confusion save it from sinking. If you simply want to laugh this weekend without any logic and are a fan of David Dhawan’s style of cinema, this film will not disappoint you. 3 out of 5 stars for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.