Varun Dhawan, along with co-stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, is set to star in the romantic comedy 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,' directed by David Dhawan. The film's first look was released recently, generating mixed reactions from the audience. Amid this, influencer Simran Bhat accused Dhawan of faking reviews, claiming she was approached at Rajiv Chowk Metro station by two individuals who asked her to review the film without having seen it. Bhat shared her experience through a viral video, questioning the authenticity of such reviews. In response, Dhawan commented on her video, suggesting she was seeking views, to which Bhat defended herself, stating she was satisfied with her current numbers. Additionally, the film's release date has been pushed back from June 12 to May 22, 2026.