# Dad Guilt Over Stardom: Why Varun Dhawan Is Hitting Pause on Bollywood After Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

URL: https://technosports.co.in/stardom-why-varun-dhawan-is-hitting/  
Published: 2026-03-11  
Updated: 2026-03-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Not every break in Bollywood is about burnout or box office pressure. Sometimes, it’s just a father who hasn’t held his baby girl enough. And that’s exactly what’s driving Varun Dhawan to step back from the big screen — at least for a while.

## Varun Dhawan : Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Actor | Varun Dhawan |
| Last Release | Border 2 |
| Upcoming Film | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai |
| Release Date | June 12, 2026 (postponed from June 5) |
| Director | David Dhawan |
| Co-Stars | Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Mouni Roy, Jimmy Sheirgill |
| Reason for Break | Spending time with daughter Lara |

## “I’ve Never Felt This Kind of Missing” — Varun’s Raw Confession

According to reports citing Filmfare, Varun Dhawan is planning a long break after the release of *Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai*, driven entirely by his desire to be more present for his daughter Lara. A source confirmed: “He is keen on spending more time with his family, especially his daughter. He is eager to take the break to be with Lara.”

During a Pinkvilla Masterclass, Varun opened up about what is now being called his “hard dad guilt.” He described waking up at 4 AM for shoots, wrapping late, and returning home only to realise he hadn’t carried Lara even once during the day. His words were striking: “I’ve never felt this kind of love in my life. I’ve never felt this kind of missing.”

He even recalled discussing this ache with director Atlee, who simply told him — “this is just the beginning.”

It’s the kind of candid vulnerability fans rarely see from [Bollywood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollywood) stars, and honestly, it hits differently.

![Varun Dhawan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/vvvvv-1024x576.jpg)

## What About Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai?

The much-anticipated rom-com starring Varun alongside **Mrunal Thakur** and **Pooja Hegde** was pushed from June 5 to **June 12, 2026**, with the makers citing “recent developments and the prevailing situation.” Directed by his father David Dhawan, the film also features Maniesh Paul, Mouni Roy, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Chunky Panday — a full-on entertainer that promises to be a classic Dhawan family comedy affair.

After this one wraps its theatrical run, Varun appears set to prioritise nappy changes over narrations for a bit.

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## FAQs

### **Q: Why is Varun Dhawan taking a break from acting?**

Varun Dhawan is stepping back from films temporarily to spend quality time with his daughter Lara, whom he’s been unable to see enough due to his hectic shoot schedule.

### **Q: When is Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai releasing?**

The film is now set to release on June 12, 2026, after being pushed from its original June 5 date due to prevailing circumstances.