Fake Review Row! Content Creator’s SHOCKING Claim On Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Teaser, Varun Dhawan REACTS

Content creator Simran Bhat has alleged that two people asked for a fake review of the “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” teaser, triggering debate online. The video, recorded at Rajiv Chowk Metro, went viral soon after the film’s first look released, and later drew a sharp response from Varun Dhawan.

Describing the incident on Instagram, Simran said she was with friend Poonam when the pair were stopped. In the clip, Simran stated, "Hi, I am at Rajiv Chowk Metro, and here's my friend Poonam. While we were going, two people stopped us, and they said that Varun Dhawan's film is coming, and its teaser has been released. Can you please review it? But, I told them, we haven't watched it. The guy said, 'It's okay, we will tell you what to say'. So, I said, 'If you are going to tell us what to say, then how can this be a review?'"

Simran then recounted how the exchange continued when she refused to speak without watching the teaser. She added, "I told them, if you need a genuine review, then go and ask the people who have watched it; we are not the right people to give you the review. So, the girl was like, 'You watch it now'. When I told them we are getting late and have to go somewhere, they said, 'achcha niklo niklo, jao jao'. I was like, 'Varun Dhawan ke itne bure din aagaye hai kya ke usko fake reviews lene padh rahe hai?' What the hell!"

Varun Dhawan reaction to Simran Bhat video and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

In the caption, Simran tagged Varun Dhawan and wrote, "@varundvn what's this?" The actor replied in the comments, writing, "Hope you get the views you really want with this video 👏 (sic)." Responding to Varun Dhawan, Simran posted, "@varundvn Sir with due respect I don't need to do these kinds of things for views. I already am satisfied with my numbers... (sic)." Varun Dhawan has not issued any further statement on the claims made in the video.

Varun Dhawan film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai teaser and release date

“Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” features Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, and is directed by David Dhawan. The film’s first look was unveiled on Tuesday, drawing mixed reactions from viewers on social media. The controversy over Simran’s video has now joined that early chatter around the teaser and its promotion.

The makers have already fixed a theatrical release for “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” on May 22, 2026. With discussions around both the teaser’s reception and Simran Bhat’s allegations continuing online, attention is likely to remain on Varun Dhawan and the film as the release date approaches.