Varun Dhawan Defends Dad David Dhawan's Legacy

Filmmaker David Dhawan and his actor son Varun Dhawan were honored at a special event that celebrated David's extensive career in commercial Hindi cinema. The event took place on Saturday, May 23, following the trailer launch of the upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'.

During the celebration, Varun Dhawan spoke with deep admiration for his father's directorial journey. He acknowledged David Dhawan's significant impact on mainstream comedy films over several decades. Varun strongly defended his father's body of work against criticism, emphasizing his status as a legendary and highly successful director.

Varun stated his father has directed over 46 films, with "Aankhen" being a major blockbuster. He also mentioned "Main Tera Hero" as another successful film by David Dhawan. The actor's spirited defense included a bold remark, "Before saying anything to the father, remember the son is here."

David Dhawan himself responded with humor, recalling how critics often panned his films on release, only for them to become box office hits. The event also featured superstar Salman Khan, who has a history of successful collaborations with David Dhawan.

The film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,' starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, is slated for a June 5 release and is noted as one of David Dhawan's recent directorial projects.