You know David Dhawan for his laugh-a-minute comedies, right? The man practically defined the 90s with his brand of madcap humour and full paisa vasool entertainment. But turns out, one of his popular films had a rather fiery origin story. The veteran director just spilled some serious tea, admitting he made his 2013 hit, Chashme Baddoor, out of pure, unadulterated anger.
David Dhawan's Fiery Confession: "Bahut Gusse Mein Banayi Thi Maine!"
This candid confession came during the ongoing David Dhawan Film Festival at PVR, where the multiplex chain hosted a fireside chat. Who better to grill the legendary filmmaker than his own son, Varun Dhawan? The duo, who are also gearing up for their next release, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (slated for June 5, mark your calendars!), got deep into David ji's journey, including the rough patches.
Varun, ever the inquisitive one, asked his dad if there was ever a time he struggled to get stars on board. David Dhawan didn't mince words. "Yes," he stated, referring to Chashme Baddoor. And then came the bombshell: "Bahut gusse mein banayi thi maine." Imagine that! A film that brought us laughs and introduced Taapsee Pannu to Hindi cinema, born from frustration. He even recalled how the late, great Chintu ji (Rishi Kapoor) was initially hesitant about his role. "He told me, ‘I don’t have a role’," David ji recounted. "I replied, ‘Aap karo, yaar’! He did it for me." That's the kind of loyalty and respect David Dhawan commands, even when he's feeling the heat.
"Actor Kisi Ka Saga Nahin Hai": David Dhawan on Star Power & Govinda's Loyalty
But the revelations didn't stop there. David Dhawan, in his signature blunt style, gave us a peek into the fickle world of Bollywood. "If a director’s film doesn’t work, toh actor usko dekh ke kahin aur muud jaayega. Actor ki jaat hi aisi hoti hai! Actor kisi ka saga nahin hai," he declared. Varun, an actor himself, looked a mix of amused and a little awkward, which honestly, was quite a moment. And hey, it raised laughs from the audience too!
However, there's one exception to his rule. One actor, according to David ji, never cared about his film's box office fate: Govinda. "I remember once when my film didn’t work, I was upset. He told me, ‘Tu script likh na’!" David ji shared, crediting Govinda for inspiring him to write Shola Aur Shabnam (1992). Now that's a friendship that stands the test of time, yaar. It’s no wonder their jodi delivered so many blockbusters.
David Dhawan also touched upon the challenge of breaking free from the "rut of stars." He wanted to prove that a good script and catchy songs could make a film with newcomers. And he did just that with Chashme Baddoor, starring Ali Zafar, Divyenndu, Siddharth, and marking Taapsee Pannu's Hindi debut. Talk about putting your money where your mouth is!
It takes guts to be this candid, especially when your own son, an actor himself, is sitting right there. But that's David Dhawan for you – always full of surprises, both on and off screen. His honesty is truly refreshing. We're certainly looking forward to seeing what magic he whips up with Varun in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, hitting cinemas on June 5. Pakka full paisa vasool hogi!
