'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' is a Hindi-language romantic comedy directed by veteran filmmaker David Dhawan and produced by Ramesh Taurani. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles, bringing together a fresh and energetic trio at the centre of the story. Supporting them is an ensemble cast featuring Mouni Roy, Maniesh Paul, Manoj Pahwa, Jimmy Shergill, Rakesh Bedi, and Kubbra Sait, each contributing to the film's comic and emotional narrative.The film, which premiered in cinemas on June 5, 2026, signifies a significant milestone in Bollywood, as it represents David Dhawan's last directorial project before his retirement from filmmaking. Known for delivering some of Hindi cinema's most beloved comedy entertainers, Dhawan bids farewell with a film that blends romance, humour, family drama, and his trademark mass appeal.Even before its release, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' found itself at the centre of industry discussions due to a legal dispute between Pooja Films and the makers of the film. The controversy revolves around the use of the iconic songs 'Chunnari Chunnari' and 'Ishq Sona Hai' from the 1999 blockbuster 'Biwi No. 1', with questions being raised over intellectual property rights and the film's title, which is derived from the popular track.Combining nostalgia with contemporary storytelling, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' arrives as a light-hearted entertainer and a celebratory farewell to one of Bollywood's most successful directors.

What does Shah Rukh Khan want his children to be like? Why did Kareena Kapoor Khan's comment about motherhood resonate with thousands of women? And why are so many parents nodding in agreement when celebrity moms and dads talk about freedom, guilt and family time? The answers to these questions aren't in any parenting manual. They're hidden in candid interviews and honest confessions shared by some of Bollywood's household names. Interestingly, despite their completely different lifestyles, many celebrity parents seem to agree on the same things: children need trust, parents need balance, and nobody has parenting completely figured out. Here are seven parenting lessons Bollywood celebs have shared that are worth learning.Your child needs you happy, not perfectKareena Kapoor Khan once said something simple which a lot of parents feel. “There's nothing more important to your child than a happy mother.” Think about that for a second. Indian mothers are expected to always put themselves at last. Be it career, friendships, rest or personal happiness, they all go to the bottom of the list. And if you dare take time for yourself, the guilt arrives almost immediately. Kareena threw that idea out completely. Here's the truth nobody says loudly enough: children pick up on everything. When a parent is exhausted or anxious, children feel it. They may not say anything but they feel it. A mother who is mentally and emotionally well is doing more for her child than a mother who is burning herself out trying to do everything perfectly. Don't force your dreams onto your childrenFew celebrity parents have spoken about their children’s freedom as often as Shah Rukh Khan. The actor has repeatedly said that he never wanted his children to become extensions of his own ambitions. Instead, he wanted them to discover their own interests and carve their own paths. “I don't want my children to be like me. I want them to be better than me.” There's a version of parenting that looks like love but is actually ‘control.’ Pushing your child toward a career you wanted can make the child feel as if he is living someone else's story. SRK isn't interested in that. His approach is simpler: open the doors, then get out of the way. Let them choose. In a country where children are routinely expected to become doctors, engineers, or whatever the family decided even before they were born, this is different.Presence isn't just showing up physicallyRiteish and Genelia Deshmukh have said it clearly across interviews and public appearances: “Our children are our priority.” Simple words but try actually living them, it’s difficult. Most working parents today are physically present and mentally elsewhere. The phone is always within reach. Work follows everyone home. Dinner happens with half a mind on tomorrow's meeting. Children notice this more than parents think. Here's what children actually remember when they grow up, not the expensive family holidays or the branded shoes. They remember who showed up for the small things: who sat with them, who put the phone down and who was actually there. Riteish and Genelia seem to understand that family time isn't something that happens automatically. You have to protect it.Allow children to make mistakesSoha Ali Khan doesn't pretend to have parenting figured out but she is constantly learning. She has said openly and repeatedly: “I am learning every day.” That honesty is refreshing. But there's something deeper, that is, a willingness to let her child learn by doing, stumbling, and getting back up. Modern parents have developed an almost allergic reaction to watching their children struggle. The moment difficulty appears, the instinct is to jump in and fix it. The problem is that children who are never allowed to fail never learn how to recover. A child who has always been rescued from discomfort has no idea what to do when, as an adult, nobody comes to the rescue. Let them fail sometimes. Keep their feet on the ground, no matter who you areMira Rajput Kapoor could easily raise her children in a world of red carpets, luxury holidays, and Bollywood glamour. However, she has often spoken about keeping family life as normal as possible. Not because there's anything wrong with privilege, but because children need a foundation that isn't built on it. Look around at the world children are growing up in today. Social media is selling them a version of life that is completely unrealistic. The pressure to have more, look better, and live louder starts younger than it ever has before. Against that backdrop, a parent who deliberately chooses simplicity and groundedness is doing something important.Let children express their emotions openlyAsk Neha Dhupia about parenting and she'll tell you something many Indian households still find uncomfortable: children need to be allowed to feel things openly. Be it sadness, fear, frustration or confusion. What most parents do is shut it down fast. “Stop crying.” “Don't be so sensitive.” “Be strong.” Although parents feel they are doing the right thing, the damage this approach does is very real. Children who are taught to suppress emotions don't stop feeling them. Rather, they just stop talking about them. And those unexpressed feelings go somewhere, usually somewhere unhealthy. Neha's message is straightforward: “Normalise these conversations.”Talk about emotions at home. Talk about fears, uncomfortable feelings, hard questions. Make it normal.Guilt won't make you a better parentKajol said what millions of mothers think but rarely say out loud: “Mom guilt is real.”It absolutely is. And it is also, for the most part, completely pointless. Parents, mothers especially, carry guilt about everything. Working too much or not working enough. The list is endless. But here's the thing: guilt doesn't make anyone a better parent. It just makes them more tired and more anxious. Children don't benefit from a parent who is constantly punishing themselves. You will make mistakes. Every parent does. Acknowledge them, learn from them and move on.What's interesting about all seven of these people is that none of them are talking about raising high achievers or academically exceptional children. Whether it's Kareena Kapoor Khan reminding mothers to prioritize their happiness or Shah Rukh Khan encouraging individuality, the focus remains the same: raising children who feel secure, understood, and loved. Maybe that's the real lesson. The best parents aren't the ones with all the answers. They're the ones who keep learning alongside their children.

For many women, financial success is often measured by a good salary, a fancy lifestyle, or expensive purchases. But true financial well-being goes much deeper than that. It is not about how much money you earn; it's about how prepared, secure, and confident you feel when life throws unexpected challenges your way. A woman who is financially strong is not necessarily the richest person in the room. She is someone who has built stability, made smart choices, and created a safety net for herself and her future. Here are six signs that show you are doing financially well, even if you don't always realize it.

With daily headlines about overtourism, hill-station landslides, and mounting trash, a quieter, alternative travel model is taking root across India. These destinations prove that exploring nature doesn't have to destroy it.