Karan Johar Shares Viral Video Of Fans Dancing To Badtameez Dil During YJHD Re-Release; See Here
Karan Johar reacts to fans dancing to Badtameez Dil as Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani re-releases in theaters after 11 years.
Filmmaker Karan Johar couldn’t contain his excitement as a video of fans dancing to Badtameez Dil in theaters while watching Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani went viral. The iconic film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin, and Aditya Roy Kapur, re-released in theaters on January 3, bringing a wave of nostalgia after 11 years.
Movie enthusiasts are flocking to cinemas to relive the magic, with viral videos capturing fans dancing and singing along to the film’s memorable songs. Reacting to the enthusiastic response, Karan Johar compared the atmosphere to a ‘rock concert.’ “Converting Cinemas into Rock concerts! YJHD is back in theatres (sic)," he wrote.
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On January 2, Dharma Productions shared a special video of Kalki Koechlin recreating her iconic scene from the movie, where her character, Aditi, invites Ranbir Kapoor’s Bunny to her wedding. The post humorously captioned, “Insert Bunny widening his eyes here! #YehJawaaniHaiDeewani re-releases tomorrow in select theaters near you!"
The re-release has already seen impressive results, with reports stating that the film sold 25,000 tickets in multiplex chains and is projected to rake in Rs 3 crore on its opening day.
When it originally premiered in 2013, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani made a massive impact at the box office. According to industry site Sacnilk.com, it opened with an impressive Rs 19 crore. Made on a budget of Rs 75 crore, the Dharma Productions blockbuster eventually grossed Rs 318 crore worldwide, cementing its legacy as one of Bollywood’s most beloved films.
The film followed the journey of Kabir “Bunny" Thapar (Ranbir Kapoor), a carefree and ambitious young man who dreams of traveling the world, and Naina Talwar (Deepika Padukone), a reserved and studious girl. The two reconnected on a trek organized by their mutual friends Aditi (Kalki Koechlin) and Avi (Aditya Roy Kapur). Through their adventures, Naina fell in love with Bunny, but their paths diverged as Bunny pursued his global ambitions. Years later, they reunited at Aditi’s wedding, where unresolved emotions and self-discovery brought them closer. The story beautifully explored friendship, love, and the choices that define one’s journey, making it a heartfelt and enduring cinematic experience.
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