Karan Johar got emotional after David Dhawan revealed that ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ will be his last film. Posting on Instagram, Karan described him as an ‘institution’ and ‘always the No. 1 guy’. The film is David’s fourth collaboration with Varun Dhawan and is scheduled to release on June 5.
Veteran director David Dhawan, 74, has made no secret of his intention to hang up his directorial hat after his upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, which stars his son Varun Dhawan and is set to be his last directorial outing. This announcement left director Karan Johar with a heavy heart and brought up a mixture of emotions within him.
David Dhawan Film Festival to celebrate his cinematic journey
On Saturday, the prestigious theater chain marked the occasion with a special tribute to the famous director by hosting the David Dhawan Film Festival to celebrate his remarkable cinematic journey. The event brought together David and his son Varun Dhawan, with Karan Johar also making an appearance on the day.
Karan Johar’s emotional reaction to David Dhawan’s retirement announcement
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Karan spoke about the heartfelt talk he had with David at the event, in which the veteran director revealed that ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ will mark the end of his filmmaking journey.
Karan also didn’t hesitate to share how much the news affected him. “Yesterday when I went to Davidji’s celebration and he told me that this would be his last film… I had a bittersweet reaction in my heart.
“..here is a filmmaker responsible for creating an entire genre of films… David Dhawan’s film epitomizes entertaining entertainment,” Karan wrote on Instagram Stories.The director added: “How must he feel when he says this when he is an institution that so many filmmakers have looked to as an inspiration….
He is loved, respected and celebrated by our sisterhood….there is no dissent!!! Here’s your summer blockbuster with your son…. David Dhawan is always the front man.
‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’: David Dhawan returns after six years with Varun Dhawan
After a gap of six years, David is behind the camera again with ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, his fourth directorial collaboration with Varun. The film features an impressive ensemble cast that includes Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles, supported by
Mouni Roy
,
Rakesh Bedi
And Rajesh Kumar, Manish Paul and others in the lead parts. Produced by Ramesh Taurani under Tips Films and co-produced by Gaurav Bose of Maximilian Films, the film is slated to hit theaters on June 5.
