Mouni Roy, 40, Plays Varun Dhawan's (39) Fake Mother!

David Dhawan's latest directorial venture, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, has garnered significant attention following the release of its trailer. The film, starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, features a particularly talked-about scene involving Mouni Roy. Roy, at 40 years old, is depicted as the "fake mother" of Varun Dhawan, who is 39, a casting decision that has ignited a flurry of reactions online.

The age disparity between Mouni Roy and Varun Dhawan in their respective roles has become a focal point for internet users, who have expressed a range of sentiments from amusement to criticism. Online commentary frequently references the "brain rot" phenomenon, a term reflecting the perceived decline in mental acuity from excessive low-quality media consumption, with some critics applying it to the film's content.

The trailer further reveals that Varun Dhawan's character desires a child with his on-screen wife, Mrunal Thakur, while also being involved with Pooja Hegde's character. The ensuing chaos as both women become pregnant forms a core comedic element. The film's title is derived from a song featured in Dhawan's 1999 hit, Biwi No. 1. Amidst legal challenges from producer Vashu Bhagnani regarding the use of his film's elements, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is scheduled for release on June 4. The movie also features Maniesh Paul, Chunky Pandey, and Jimmy Sheirgill.