Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur recently visited Lucknow's Phoenix Mall to promote their upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', which also stars Pooja Hegde and is set to release on June 5. The event attracted a massive crowd, with hundreds of fans arriving hours early to catch a glimpse of the stars. Videos of the overwhelming turnout have since gone viral on social media.
Fan Waits 5 Hours for Varun Dhawan's Autograph
However, not everyone left the event satisfied. A female fan expressed her disappointment on social media after waiting nearly five hours to meet Varun and get his autograph, only for the actor to spend about five minutes at the venue. Her post, which read, 'We waited for 5 hours and he came for just 5 min,' quickly caught Varun's attention and prompted a response.
Varun Dhawan Apologises to Fan
Varun addressed the fan's disappointment and promptly apologized in the comments section. Shedding light on his abrupt departure, the actor explained: 'Sorry, I couldn't give an autograph; we were made to leave a lil early by the cops.' The clarification helped soothe the fan's frustration, as the actor showed empathy and understanding for the situation.
'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' to Release on June 5
'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,' directed by David Dhawan, is all set to arrive in cinemas on June 5, 2026. The film marks yet another exciting father-son collaboration, as it is David and Varun's fourth project together after 'Main Tera Hero', 'Judwaa 2', and 'Coolie No. 1'. Adding to the excitement, the film's trailer is scheduled to be released on May 21. Fans are eagerly awaiting the trailer to get a glimpse of the film's comedy and romance.
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