In an emotional revelation that has sent ripples through the film industry, the veteran filmmaker David Dhawan has stated that his upcoming directorial venture, ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, could be his last contribution to Bollywood.While promoting the film with his son, Varun DhawanThe ‘King of Comedy’ shared that health challenges and a desire to step back are leading to his retirement, and said that after this project, his favorite role is simply being ‘Varun’s father’.
David Dhawan on working with Varun Dhawan
Speaking to ANI, Dhawan opened up about his on-set dynamic with Varun, emphasizing their deep mutual respect. “A director always wants a good actor, that’s the priority. It’s not just my son; he doubts, he understands, and he has already done 13-14 films. We get along really well, and I said while I’m getting it, it would be nice to do one or two with my son,” explained Dhawan, highlighting their strong professional relationship.
David Dhawan keeps it professional with Varun Dhawan
Despite being a family affair, Dhawan keeps things strictly professional on shoots. “When I’m behind the camera, he’s not my son, he’s an actor. I just need the result,” he said, highlighting how their relationship ensures perfect teamwork. He responded to Varun’s mild complaints about the missing script: “In our time, films were made with confidence. Even Salman Khan or the actors. Govinda or Sanjay Dutt didn’t always listen to complete scripts. We narrated the scenes, and that’s how the films were made.’
David Dhawan has praised the growth of Varun Dhawan
Praising Varun’s evolution as an actor, Dhawan praised his emotional depth and standout role in ‘Border 2’, calling it brilliant. He openly stated that ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ could be his swan song as a director. “I don’t think I need to do more. This may be my last film…after this, I will just be Varun’s father,” Dhawan said, hinting at health issues. The director also recalled a touching moment on set, describing Varun’s unwavering support in the midst of his illness. “I was very unwell during the shooting of this film. Varun took great care of me, he had all the doctors’ numbers, he kept in touch with them, and he was always there. He is a complete family,” she added.
David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan in ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’
In ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, she teams up with Varun Dhawan Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. It marks her reunion with her father David Dhawan. Ramesh Taurani’s production will hit the theaters on June 12, as per the teaser announcement.
