Veteran director David Dhawan heaped praise on his son and actor Varun Dhawan while speaking about their collaboration in Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, highlighting their strong bond and mutual respect, even as he hinted that this could be his final directorial venture.
In a conversation with ANI, the ace director talked about their relationship while working on the film, saying that the two share mutual respect both on and off screen.
He said, “A director always wants a good actor, that’s the first priority. Meri uski tuning ho gayi… ye bhi nahi ghar ka bacha hai karega hi… vo bhi question karega hi, hak hai uska… 13–14 film kar chuka hai (He’s not just my son; he questions, he understands, and he has already done 13–14 films)… but we get along really well aur maine kaha jab tak bana raha hu to bete ke saath ek do picture chalti rahe acha hai (I said that as long as I am making films, it’s good to make one or two with my son),” said Dhawan, while highlighting their bond.
Despite their father-son equation, Varun says he maintains a professional approach on set. “When I`m behind the camera, he`s not my son, he`s an actor. I just need the result,” he said, adding that their understanding helps them collaborate smoothly.
In a candid revelation, the filmmaker hinted that this (Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai) could be his final directorial venture.
“I don’t think I should do more. Vo to chahta hi nahi main kaam bhi karu healthwise dekhkar (Varun doesn’t want me to work, considering my health). This might be my last film… after this, I’ll just be Varun’s father. I will look after my family. Main ghusunga nahi Varun ki picture main (I won`t be involved in his picture), but I’ll be there with him all the time.”
He also shared an emotional anecdote from the film`s shoot, revealing how Varun supported him during a health scare. “I was very unwell during the shooting of this film, especially the fourth day hi main hospital gaya tha (fourth day I had gone to the hospital). Varun took great care of me, he had all the doctors` numbers, stayed in touch with them, and was always there. He`s a complete family man.”
Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai reunites Varun Dhawan with his filmmaker father, a duo known for delivering light-hearted entertainers over the years.
Helmed by David Dhawan and produced by Ramesh Taurani, the film also stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, along with Rakesh Bedi, Rajesh Kumar, Mouni Roy, and Maniesh Paul, among others. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on May 22.
The makers had recently released its first look teaser.
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