Bollywood loves making romantic comedies but in a jungle of boy-meets-girl stories, there are few that manage to stand out. 

DDLJ in the 1990s and Jab We Met in the 2000s created high benchmarks for rom-coms and it’s difficult for any film to receive the kind of love these films once received. 

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani certainly comes close to being this generation’s favourite romantic comedy. 

With great music, stellar star cast, exotic locations and beautifully written dialogues, this film has garnered a huge fan following. The coming-of-age film made it a point to celebrate love but not at the cost of sacrificing one’s passion. In fact, the film beautifully encapsulates the essence of love in this day and age.

These 14 dialogues from the film totally justify why it’s our generation’s favourite rom-com:

We suggest you re-watch this tonight! 

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