Mrunal Thakur on Entering the Comedy World of David Dhawan with Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Shares First Experience of Meeting the Ace Director

Mrunal Thakur ticks off another item from her bucket list by headlining David Dhawan’s upcoming rom-com, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, adding another strong title to her body of work. During the film’s trailer launch event, the actress shared her experience of being a part of a commercial family entertainer helmed by the veteran filmmaker, and also recalled meeting him without any idea of what the film was all about!

“When I first met David Dhawan ji over a cup of chai, I had no idea what the film was, who the hero was, or what the story was. I think during that 45-minute conversation, sir told me just one thing: ‘You’re a good actor, and I want to present you with a role that will bring out the funny side of you as well,’” says Mrunal Thakur.

Mrunal has built a solid filmography featuring serious titles ranging from thrillers to intense dramas. “But as an actor, if I was entering the comedy genre, a commercial entertainer, it had to be a David Dhawan film,” she adds and continues, “And honestly, David sir, I wish I had met you many, many moons ago so that I would have had more opportunities to work with you. In my head, I was thinking, ‘Sir, please sign me for three films at least!’”

Describing her collaboration with David Dhawan as an “honour”, Mrunal says, “I genuinely feel my comic timing has improved after this movie!”

Directed by David Dhawan, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai brings together Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur and Maniesh Paul under one roof for the first time. Billed as a hilarious rom-com, the film is scheduled to land on the big screens on June 5.