Reviews for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (Hindi) are decent. The David Dhawan-directed romantic comedy starring Varun Dhawan in the lead features two of Telugu cinema's star heroines: Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde. Since Mrunal's performance in the recent Dacoit was praised widely, her fans are interested to know what critics have said about her performance in the movie.
Critics generally viewed both actresses positively for glamour, charm, screen presence, and complementing the light-hearted tone. However, some of them noted the roles are somewhat surface-level and don't offer deep character development or standout dramatic range. The two actresses are secondary to Varun's central performance.
Mrunal Thakur has been frequently praised for delivering a "wonderful performance," bringing "warmth and charm," handling emotional and comic moments effectively, and adding liveliness. Pooja Hegde has been lauded for looking "impressive/stunning," delivering a "confident performance," easy-going charm, and strong screen presence (especially in songs and glamorous avatars). Reviewers noted that she avoids over-the-top theatrics and complements the film's energy well.
