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David Dhawan on Salman Khan: 'I used to wake him for shoots!'
23 May
Summary
- Varun Dhawan shared how Salman Khan influenced his father's style.
- David Dhawan recounted waking Salman Khan for early morning shoots.
- Director revealed his close bond and family-like relationship with Salman.
A recent fireside chat at the David Dhawan Film Festival featured the legendary director discussing his career with his son, Varun Dhawan. Varun humorously recalled how his father adopted a bare-bodied look after working with Salman Khan, attributing it to the superstar's confidence and 'swag.'
David Dhawan shared his initial surprise at Salman Khan's working style during their first collaboration on Judwaa in 1997. He admitted to producer Sajid Nadiadwala that he found Salman's approach unconventional. However, this perception quickly changed as they developed a strong, family-like bond through numerous successful films.
The director elaborated on their close relationship, mentioning how he would sometimes wake Salman up for early morning shoots and even select his outfits. He also highlighted the positive impact Salman had on him, making him feel young and loved. David Dhawan also directed two films for Salman's brother, Sohail Khan, further cementing their familial ties.
