2013 · Film
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Ayan Mukerji's coming-of-age romantic comedy about four school friends, led by Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, whose lives diverge after a Himalayan trek.
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 18 October 2026, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
The story
Naina Talwar is a studious, shy medical student in Mumbai who feels life is passing her by under her parents' watch. A chance meeting with her old classmate Aditi pushes her to join a trekking trip to Manali without telling her family. There she reconnects with former classmates Kabir "Bunny" Thapar, a charming wanderer who dreams of seeing the world, and Avi, a gambler who loves a good time. As the trek goes on, Naina grows close to Bunny, who has big plans of his own.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Good for young adults and anyone who likes glossy friendship-and-romance stories with travel and big musical numbers. Expect drinking, partying and some gambling, and a runtime of over two and a half hours.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was directed by Ayan Mukerji, who co-wrote it with Hussain Dalal, and produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions. It was Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's second film together. It was shot in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Paris, Mumbai and Kashmir between March 2012 and January 2013, on a reported budget of ₹45 crore. Pritam composed the songs and background score.
The film opened on 31 May 2013 on about 3,100 screens in India and set a new three-day weekend record, which had been held by Dabangg 2. Wikipedia lists its initial-run worldwide gross at ₹326 crore. It led the 59th Filmfare Awards with ten nominations and won three IIFA Awards. A theatrical re-release on 3 January 2025 earned about ₹26 crore, which Wikipedia lists as the fourth-highest re-release collection for an Indian film.
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Romantic comedy, Coming-of-age
- Runtime
- 159 min
- Director
- Ayan Mukerji
- Cast
- Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, Kalki Koechlin
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani in India?
- As of 18 October 2026, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani in Hindi?
- Yes. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a Hindi-language film.
- How long is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani runs for 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).