'Any story can be taken ahead': 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' writer Hussain Dalal breaks silence on Ranbir Kapoor’s 'perfect ending' comment for sequel

For over a decade, fans have been chasing the dream of seeing Bunny, played by Ranbir Kapoor and Naina, essayed by Deepika Padukone reunite on screen for a second chapter. While Ranbir Kapoor recently noted in an interview that he feels their story is "complete," he also hinted that director Ayan Mukerji once had a "very nice story" for a follow-up. Now, writer-actor Hussain Dalal has weighed in on whether Bunny and Naina’s journey is truly over. Dalal offered a different perspective. Reflecting on a hypothetical 13-year leap for the beloved characters, read on to learn what the man behind the film's iconic dialogues had to say.

Hussain Dalal on the sequel of 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'

In a new interview with Firstpost centered on his recent performance in the Shahid Kapoor starrer, 'O’Romeo,' writer-actor Hussain Dalal addressed the long-standing rumors regarding a sequel to the cult classic 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.'




Dalal offered a nuanced take, “Any story in the world can be taken ahead. But at the same time, one should not take any story ahead just because it feels like it will work. Wherever life takes us, we will go.”

Dalal's reply comes across as a desire to protect the integrity of the original film. He believes that while sequels are lucrative, they must be born from a place of creative necessity rather than just commercial aspect.

What did Ranbir Kapoor say about 'YJHD' sequel?

During a Valentine’s Day Instagram Live session for his personal brand, Ranbir Kapoor addressed the persistent rumors regarding a follow-up to his 2013 blockbuster. Despite the immense fan pressure for a sequel, the actor explained that he views the narrative of Bunny and Naina as a closed chapter.

“Lot of you guys want part 2 but there’s so many new movies, new directors, and new ideas to work with. I think 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' had the perfect end. So I don’t think it warrants a part 2,” Kapoor clarified.

However, the actor did offer a silver lining for fans of the coming-of-age genre. While he believes the original story reached its natural conclusion, he suggested he is open to exploring similar themes in fresh projects. “But maybe another film would come, of a similar genre, which you guys would enjoy too,” Kapoor added.

More about Hussain Dalal

Dalal, who won the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Dialogue for 'YJHD,' is widely credited with making the film's conversations feel real and relatable. Whether it was the iconic "Main udna chahta hoon..." or the quiet wisdom Naina shared at the Udaipur wedding, Dalal’s writing is what transformed YJHD from a simple romance into a cult classic.

On the work front, Husain Dalal was last seen in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'O'Romeo' with Shahid Kapoor, essaying the role of Chhotu.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”