Mrunal Thakur is stepping into the comedy genre with David Dhawan's upcoming film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Known for her roles in intense dramas, Thakur expressed her excitement at the film's trailer launch, stating that this opportunity allows her to explore a lighter side of acting. During her first meeting with Dhawan, she was unaware of the film's details but was encouraged by the director to showcase her comedic talent. Thakur emphasized that if she was to enter comedy, it had to be with a filmmaker of Dhawan's stature, highlighting her admiration for him. She humorously wished she had met Dhawan earlier in her career, indicating a desire for more collaborations. The film, which also stars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Maniesh Paul, is being promoted as a family-friendly comedy and is set to release in theaters on June 5. Thakur believes that working on this project has significantly improved her comic timing, marking an exciting new chapter in her filmography.