Mumbai: Fans of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani got a wave of nostalgia when Kalki Koechlin, who played the memorable character Aditi, shared a heart-warming message just ahead of the film’s re-release in theatres. Shared a touching video. Famous for its portrayal of friendship, love and the sweet and sour journey of time, this film still holds a special place in the hearts of the audience. To celebrate her return to the big screen, Koechlin recreated a touching moment from the film that impressed fans.
In one of the most emotional scenes of the film, Kalki’s character Aditi sends a heartfelt video message to Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor), and invites him to her wedding. As Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani returns to theaters on January 3, 2025, Koechlin took to social media to recreate this memorable scene, and brought back the magic of that moment for fans.
Starting the video with her usual playful style, she asked, “How am I looking? Even after 11 years, is my smile still dangerous or not?” (What do I look like? Isn’t my smile dangerous even after 11 years?) In a light-hearted tone, he invited his followers to join him in the magic of friendship and adventure, and encouraged them to leave their busy lives behind and go on a big adventure. Encouraged to reunite with the gang on screen. Reminiscing about old memories, “Didn’t we grow up too quickly?” (How quickly did we grow up?), he reminded everyone how quickly time passed after the film’s release, leaving fans to reflect on the precious moments shared with friends.
The video quickly went viral and garnered over 11 million views on Instagram. Fans flooded the comments section, sharing their excitement about the re-release of the film and expressing how the video brought back memories of iconic moments from the film. Kalki’s video became an emotional gateway for many to relive the themes of friendship, love and the passage of time that defined the film.
As Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani returns to theatres, Kalki’s sweet, nostalgic video is the perfect reminder of how the film continues to resonate with audiences, no matter how much time has passed. With fans rushing to theaters to relive the magic, Kalki’s recreation of Aditi’s heartfelt invitation is a beautiful invitation to celebrate the eternal bond of friendship and the moments that define our lives.
