Varun Dhawan Responds to Influencer's Accusation of Faked Reviews for Upcoming Film
Varun Dhawan Hits Back After Influencer Accuses Him Of Faking Reviews For Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
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Varun Dhawan, along with co-stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, faces backlash after influencer Simran Bhat accused him of orchestrating fake reviews for his film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.' The film's release has been postponed to May 22, 2026, amid mixed audience reactions to its first look.
- 01Influencer Simran Bhat accused Varun Dhawan of faking reviews for his film.
- 02Bhat shared her experience of being approached for a review without watching the film.
- 03Varun Dhawan responded to the claims on social media.
- 04The film's release date was postponed to May 22, 2026.
- 05Mixed reactions to the film's first look have surfaced online.
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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.
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