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Why the Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai trailer launch was abruptly called off

The trailer launch of Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde starrer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was abruptly called off after fans and members of the media had already arrived at the venue.

3 min readMumbaiMay 21, 2026 04:04 PM IST

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

The teaser of Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde starrer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai generated significant buzz on social media. Riding on the response, the makers had planned a grand trailer launch on Thursday. However, the event was abruptly called off after fans and members of the media had already arrived at the venue.

What actually happened at Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai trailer launch?

Even as the red carpet was laid out and fans queued up outside PVR ICON in Andheri, the trailer launch event was called off at the last minute. Producer Ramesh Taurani arrived at the venue and informed attendees that the trailer could not be screened due to a “technical glitch.” He added that the media and fans would be invited again for a special screening in the next two to three days.

The sudden cancellation left both fans and the media disappointed as they exited the venue.

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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai controversy

A few days ago, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was reportedly caught in a legal dispute with Pooja Entertainment over the use of a remixed version of “Chunari Chunari” from Biwi No.1. Amid growing speculation, music and film production company Tips Industries issued a public notice that stated: “Tips Music Limited (Tips) has become aware of a suit filed by Puja Entertainment (India) Ltd. (PEIL) before the Civil Judge (Senior Division), Katihar, Bihar.

While formal copies of the order are awaited, Tips clarifies that it is the lawful owner of the music rights in question, supported by valid and binding agreements between the parties. Tips has openly and legitimately exploited these rights for nearly three decades in full compliance with applicable laws.

The claims made by PEIL are strongly disputed and appear to be malicious, misconceived, and intended to tarnish the reputation and goodwill of Tips. Tips remains fully confident in defending its rights before the appropriate courts and shall take all necessary legal steps to protect its interest and ownership of rights.”

Directed by David Dhawan and produced by Ramesh Taurani, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai releases in theatres on June 5.

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