The Ranbir-Deepika chemistry drives Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. On Monday Masala

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani completes eight years today. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is remembered for Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s crackling chemistry and a beautiful story about love, life and everything in between.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has gained cult status since it released in 2013. The film completes eight years today, May 31. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film starred Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur. The light-hearted blockbuster has found a place among coming-of-age films that resonate with the youth - such as Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara etc. It spoke to the younger generations as the characters navigated through life, encountering relatable conflicts and complicated love stories. Whoever has watched and loved Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) knows that the story isn’t extraordinary. In fact, it is a mishmash of romances we have seen in Hindi cinema for decades. But what makes YJHD unique, apart from Ranbir and Deepika's dynamite chemistry, is its attempt to show the importance of prioritising self over romantic love. Now, isn't that a first for a love story? Today, we revisit this mushy yet invigorating cinematic experience.