The upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has secured its theatrical certificate, locking in a U/A rating and a 136-minute runtime. The Central Board of Film Certification cleared the final cut this week, giving the project the green light for a wide family audience with standard parental guidance.
Directed by comedy veteran David Dhawan, the film brings Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde together for a scheduled June 5 release. The two-hour and sixteen-minute runtime is a deliberate move to keep the pacing tight. Industry insiders see this as a direct nod to the brisk energy of Dhawan’s classic 90s blockbusters, prioritizing quick laughs over stretched-out narrative filler.
The smooth CBFC clearance comes after some recent behind-the-scenes friction. The film’s promotional rollout hit a roadblock when veteran producer Vashu Bhagnani initiated a legal dispute. Bhagnani took Tips Music to court over allegations that the new film illegally recreated the classic track “Chunari Chunari” from his 1999 hit Biwi No. 1, a conflict that delayed the initial trailer launch.
Despite the legal noise over the soundtrack, the final edit is now locked and approved. The promotional campaign is moving forward as the studio prepares for the theatrical drop next week.