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Varun Dhawan Recalls David Dhawan’s Set Rule That Shaped His Career

He says a stern rebuke on a Delhi set shaped his approach, with their exchanges now collaborative as he readies an Oct. 2 release.

Overview

  • In a new ANI interview, Varun Dhawan credits his father David Dhawan for key guidance early in his Bollywood journey.
  • He recounts being told, "Jab tum apni film banaoge ya jab ek mukaam pe pahuch jaaoge, tab karlena ye sab," after suggesting how to shoot a scene during his internship.
  • Varun says David separates personal ties from work on set and follows his own vision, which he now respects.
  • He admits he felt disappointed at the time but later agreed his father was right, noting their creative discussions are now productive.
  • Varun is promoting Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, co-starring Janhvi Kapoor, Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra, scheduled for theatrical release on October 2.