CBFC Mandates Edits for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Ahead of Release
CBFC orders edits in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, asks makers to blur cond*m brand name: Report

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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has mandated several edits for the upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, including blurring a condom brand name and altering a vulgar gesture. Starring Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur, the film is set for release on June 5, 2023.
- 01The CBFC granted a U/A 16+ certificate after recommending edits, including muting a word and altering a vulgar gesture.
- 02A condom packet's brand name was blurred, and a reference to its flavors was muted.
- 03A sequence featuring cricketers Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes was shortened to six seconds.
- 04The runtime of the film is 136.40 minutes, equivalent to 2 hours and 16 minutes.
- 05This film is expected to be David Dhawan's final directorial project before retirement.
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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, directed by David Dhawan and starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, is scheduled for release on June 5, 2023. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A 16+ rating but required several edits. These include replacing a specific word at four points, blurring a condom brand name, and muting references to its flavors. Additionally, a vulgar hand gesture was modified, and a dance sequence was adjusted to avoid visible undergarments. The film's runtime is 136.40 minutes. The storyline follows Jass, played by Varun Dhawan, whose marriage faces challenges due to family planning disagreements, leading him on a romantic adventure abroad. The release date has changed multiple times, initially set for June 5, 2026, then moved to May 22, and finally reverted to June 5. This film holds special significance as it may mark the end of David Dhawan's directorial career.
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The CBFC's edits may affect the film's reception and audience engagement.
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