Varun Dhawan meets his David Dhawan heroine: Mrunal Thakur's 'Pinch-Me' Moment

Mrunal Thakur has officially signed on to be part of a David Dhawan directorial. The announcement came through a cheerful photo shared by the actress, where she’s seen alongside the veteran filmmaker. With a caption expressing disbelief and joy, Mrunal hinted that stepping into this role is a milestone moment in her journey.

The upcoming film, titled Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, brings together a lively cast including Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde. The collaboration marks a fresh pairing and adds a new dynamic to David Dhawan’s long-standing tradition of creating energetic, youth-driven films.

While not much has been revealed about the plot, the title suggests a romantic narrative set against a youthful backdrop. This also marks a significant project for Mrunal Thakur as she continues to balance roles across genres, further cementing her presence in mainstream Hindi cinema.

The post received warm reactions from peers. Actors Mouni Roy and Elli AvrRam were among those who extended their support through comments, where is is being said that Mouni will also have a cameo in the film. The trio of Varun, Mouni and Mrunal have already been posting fun videos and images on their social media profiles. The online buzz suggests that the project is already grabbing attention, especially with David Dhawan returning to direct a film after a brief pause.

In another development, a short video recently surfaced online showing Pooja Hegde at a private movie screening in London. She was seen watching her film Retro with co-stars Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur. This off-screen camaraderie seems to reflect the early bonding among the cast ahead of the shoot for their next collaboration.

For Mrunal Thakur, this film appears to mark a new chapter, not just in terms of genre, but also in working with one of the industry’s most seasoned commercial directors. As production gears up, anticipation grows to see what this trio delivers on screen under Dhawan’s signature style.