David Dhawan hints at retirement after Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: 'This might be my last film'

Veteran director David Dhawan heaped praise on his son and actor Varun Dhawan while speaking about their collaboration in Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai highlighting their strong bond and mutual respect even as he hinted that this could be his final directorial ventureIn a conversation with ANI the ace director talked about their relationship while working on the film saying that the two share mutual respect both on and off screenHe said ldquoA director always wants a good actor thatrsquos the first priority Meri uski tuning ho gayi ye bhi nahi ghar ka bacha hai karega hihellip vo bhi question karega hi hak hai uskahellip 13ndash14 film kar chuka hai Hersquos not just my son he questions he understands and he has already done 13ndash14 filmshellip but we get along really well aur maine kaha jab tak bana raha hu to bete ke saath ek do picture chalti rahe acha hai I said that as long as I am making films itrsquos good to make one or two with my son said Dhawan while highlighting their bondDespite their fatherson equation Varun says he maintains a professional approach on set When Im behind the camera hes not my son hes an actor I just need the result he said adding that their understanding helps them collaborate smoothlyIn a candid revelation the filmmaker hinted that this Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai could be his final directorial ventureldquoI donrsquot think I should do more Vo to chahta hi nahi main kaam bhi karu healthwise dekhkar Varun doesnrsquot want me to work considering my health This might be my last filmhellip after this Irsquoll just be Varunrsquos father I will look after my family Main ghusunga nahi Varun ki picture main I wont be involved in his picture but Irsquoll be there with him all the timerdquoHe also shared an emotional anecdote from the films shoot revealing how Varun supported him during a health scare I was very unwell during the shooting of this film especially the fourth day hi main hospital gaya tha fourth day I had gone to the hospital Varun took great care of me he had all the doctors numbers stayed in touch with them and was always there Hes a complete family manHai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Haireunites Varun Dhawan with his filmmaker father a duo known for delivering lighthearted entertainers over the yearsHelmed by David Dhawan and produced by Ramesh Taurani the filmalso stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in lead roles along with Rakesh Bedi Rajesh Kumar Mouni Roy and Maniesh Paul among others The film is scheduled to release in theatres on May 22The makers had recently released its first look teaserThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever