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Bikini, glam looks trigger debate around Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde

Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde are trending on social media after the teaser of their upcoming Bollywood film “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” was unveiled. The film, which marks their first on-screen collaboration, is slated for release on May 22, 2026.

Soon after the teaser dropped, clips and images of Mrunal in a pink bikini beach look and Pooja in a sparkling mini dress went viral. While a section of users praised their glamour with fire and heart emojis, others criticized the styling and called out what they described as “outdated” and “overly glam-centric” portrayal of actresses.

The online chatter quickly turned into a mix of admiration, comparisons, and trolling, with debates around glamour versus substance dominating timelines.

Regardless of the divided reactions, both actresses have grabbed significant attention and trended widely.

ALSO READ: Mrunal Thakur on a roll: Third release of 2026 arrives in May

On the work front, Mrunal was recently seen in a strong role in Dacoit. Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde is awaiting the release of her Tamil film Jana Nayagan, which has been in the news for multiple controversies.

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