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David Dhawan's 'Kalank' Debacle Depressed Him, Says Son Varun
23 May
Summary
- David Dhawan expressed sadness over the Kalank film's poor performance.
- Varun Dhawan shared how his first flop deeply affected him initially.
- David Dhawan recalled asking Sanjay Dutt his reasons for doing Kalank.
At a recent fireside chat held as part of the David Dhawan Film Festival, director David Dhawan shared candid reflections on his career and films with his son, Varun Dhawan. He admitted that the underperformance of the major film 'Kalank' (2019) was a source of significant depression for him. Dhawan humorously recalled questioning actor Sanjay Dutt about his participation in the project, noting Dutt's evident distress during its making.
Varun Dhawan also opened up about experiencing his first significant film flop. He described how, after a string of successes, the failure was deeply unsettling, prompting introspection about the reasons behind it. His father's advice about the 'law of averages' helped him process the setback. The discussion also celebrated Varun's acting debut in 'Student Of The Year' (2012), highlighting a message from Amitabh Bachchan calling him a 'long-distance runner'.
Both father and son are reportedly working on a new comedy film, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,' scheduled for release on June 5. The festival celebrating David Dhawan's directorial legacy featured these personal anecdotes, offering a glimpse into the family's cinematic journey and their perspectives on success and failure in the industry.
