The trailer of Dhadak was released earlier this week and we can’t wait for the full movie to be released. With the much-anticipated debut of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter combined with the sheer genius of Karan Johar, this may very well be the smashing hit our summer deserves and here are 5 reasons why!
It is the big screen debut of Janhvi Kapoor
It comes as no surprise that everyone is dying to see the late great Sridevi’s daughter on the big screen for the first time. Although the film was much sought after even before her mother’s untimely death, Sridevi would have definitely played a huge role in building up the hype regardless. People would want to see whether Janhvi can emulate her mother’s charming presence and evergreen beauty. We guess she’s got the latter covered though.
It is the also Ishaan Khatter’s first time as a lead
For those who don’t know, Ishaan Khatter is Shahid Kapoor’s half-brother which means that his family is a breeding ground for talent. If you think Janhvi was the only highlight of the trailer, you would be wrong. With his sweet personality and natural charisma, Ishaan won our hearts just as much as Jhanvi did!
Janhvi and Ishaan’s brilliant onscreen chemistry
It wasn’t just the names of the two lead actors or their sheer Bollywood pedigree that captivated us, Janhvi and Ishaan had amazing on-screen chemistry as well. The sassy Janhvi coupled with the innocent, mild-mannered Ishaan makes an intriguing couple indeed and we can be possibly looking at the next iconic duo of Bollywood.
It has an air of 90’s nostalgia
Set in Rajasthan and following the love story of two young individuals who belong to different families with the girl’s father not approving of the relationship, you can’t help but feel that 90’s nostalgia. DDLJ, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Pardes, these are only a few of the movies the trailer reminded us of.
The trailer was as fun as it was intense
Much of the first two minutes were filled with the sweet love story that develops between our two protagonists but things soon take a dark twist when it is revealed that Janhvi’s father is a politician and does not approve of their relationship. This is followed a lot of tears, Ishaan getting unjustly beaten up, Janhvi threatening to shoot herself and the duo ultimately running away to save their love. Made our hearts race!
The movie is set to be released on the 20th of July but you can watch the full trailer here!