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David Dhawan Breaks Silence on AI Baby Visual Backlash in Varun Dhawan Rom Com Teaser

Entertainment
Published on 24 April 2026
David Dhawan Breaks Silence on AI Baby Visual Backlash in Varun Dhawan Rom Com Teaser

The teaser opens with AI babies, fans fear more AI

David Dhawan has reacted to backlash after the Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai teaser used AI-generated visuals, including a startling opening with two babies talking. Fans worried more AI would appear in the film. The rom-com starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur is slated to release on May 22.

  • The teaser features AI-generated visuals from its opening scene
  • Viewers feared the movie would rely heavily on AI effects
  • David Dhawan has now addressed the online backlash
  • Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai releases on May 22
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