Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani clocks 11 years: 6 lesser-known facts about the film

The film’s vibrant plot, songs, actors, and overall appeal won it praise from critics.

By Sneha Sengupta On May 31, 2024

The well accepted film, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Kalki Koechlin celebrates 11 years of its premiere, today.

Here are some lesser-known details about Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani to let you reminisce about the film and celebrate its 11-year anniversary.

1. The film was not filmed in Manali: One of the film’s best scenes is when Bunny, Naina, Avi, and Aditi visit Manali, engrossing the audience in the area’s breathtaking scenery. IANS claims that instead of being recorded in Manali, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was instead shot in Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam.

2. Katrina Kaif was first considered for the character of Naina: Apparently, the filmmaker contacted Katrina Kaif for the role of Naina before reaching out to Deepika Padukone. However, the actress was forced to decline because of prior obligations.

3. Ranbir Kapoor bribed Ayan Mukerji to kiss Madhuri Dixit on the cheek in Ghagra: At a film’s promotional event, Ranbir Kapoor disclosed that Madhuri Dixit was his first romantic interest and that he bribed the permission to kiss Madhuri Dixit on the cheek in the song “Ghagra.”

4. Madhuri Dixit’s Mohini was an homage to her Tejaab character: Madhuri Dixit captured hearts with her rendition of the song Ghagra, but did you know that the name of her character, ‘Mohini,’ was a homage to her character of the same name in the film Tezaab.

5. Deepika Padukone mentioned that she accepted YJHD without reading the script: Deepika Padukone said during a promotional event that she had accepted the film without having read the script. The actress expressed her excitement about working with Ranbir Kapoor and that she has complete faith in Ayan Mukerji.

6. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani was released in Israel after being dubbed in Hebrew: Firstpost claims that the movie’s creators decided to dubbed it in Hebrew and distribute it in Israel following Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’s success in India. After the release of Devdas a decade earlier, it was the first Indian film to be released in Israel.