Veteran filmmaker David Dhawan was seen getting emotional as he spoke about his son, actor Varun Dhawan, at the trailer launch event of their upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The filmmaker praises his son, saying he was proud to be known as Varun`s father and revealed how his son stood by him during difficult times.
David Dhawan gets emotional about son Varun
Addressing the media at the trailer event on Saturday, David Dhawan shared, “He has been a great son first, I would say. He has always looked after me, my health, anything, you know. He is always there, standing by.”
Recalling how Varun supported him during his hospital stay, the filmmaker added, “And in the hospital also, he used to sleep there with me. When I was in the hospital. So, you know, what more do you want here?”
Further speaking about Varun as both an actor and a son, David Dhawan added, “Actor toh he is improving, he has become what you want, he can give you that. Wo theek hai. But as a father, if I tell you, I mean, everybody should have a son like that.”
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai trailer launch
The trailer of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was unveiled on Saturday, May 23, offering a glimpse into the film`s colourful comedy-drama setup with romance, music, confusion and family humour in David Dhawan`s signature style.
The upcoming film marks the fourth collaboration between David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan. It also stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde and positions itself as a family entertainer revolving around romantic misunderstandings and comic chaos.
The ensemble cast includes Rakesh Bedi, Chunky Panday, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Rajesh Kumar and Ali Asgar in supporting roles.
In the trailer, Varun Dhawan`s character finds himself trapped in a chaotic love triangle with a former lover and a new love interest. One of the comic moments teased in the trailer shows an accidental pregnancy confession by the characters played by Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur.
Speaking about the project in a press note, David Dhawan said, “This is my 46th film, and entertaining my audience continues to give me the biggest joy. The film has all the ingredients of a classic family entertainer, humour, confusion, music, and heart.” The film is all set to release on June 5.
