Bollywood has a new talking point, and it is all about — David Dhawan celebrates 75th birthday with Salman Khan and family; Varun Dhawan calls him ‘chillest dad’. Fans and trade analysts have been closely following every update, and the latest development adds another chapter to what has been an eventful week for Hindi cinema.
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Add as a preferred source on Google Filmmaker David Dhawan marked his 75th birthday on Sunday with an intimate celebration attended by close friends and family. Writer-filmmaker Rumy Jafry revealed glimpses of the gathering on social media, offering admirers a look at the filmmaker’s special day. Among those present at the celebration was performer Salman Khan, who has revealed a long-standing professional and personal association with David.
In the pictures revealed by Rumy, Salman was seen wearing a cowboy hat, while David posed with his sons Varun Dhawan and Rohit Dhawan. The filmmaker was also seen hugging guests and smiling as they gathered for photographs. Sharing the pictures, Rumy Jafry wrote, “Wishing David sahab a very happy birthday.
May you stay healthy and happy always.” He also tagged Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan and Sajid Nadiadwala. A post revealed by Rumy Jafry (@jafryrumy) David and Salman have worked together on several successful captures, including Judwaa, Biwi No. 1, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge and Chal Mere Bhai.
Speaking about their long association, David previously explained Moneycontrol, “He and I have gone a long way. We’ve done 8-9 captures together.. He’s always given his support for anything.
In the family, it is not for one but for everyone. I’ve done so much work together with him. He and I, we got along so well.
We’ve traveled all over the world together, doing shootings. Even after the shooting is done, he’s a great human being. He’s very heartfelt also.
You know we have a unique relationship.” Varun also revealed a birthday wish for his father on Instagram. Posting a picture with David, he wrote, “Happy birthday to the chillest dad. 75 hard.” A post revealed by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) David Dhawan began his career as an editor before making his directorial launch with Taaqatwar.
He later became known for commercial comedies and slapstick humour, particularly through his collaborations with Govinda and Salman Khan. His popular captures include Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Judwaa, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Haseena Maan Jaayegi, among others.
His last directorial, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, was disclosed as his swansong and dropped in cinemas on June 5, 2026. Also Read: special: Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor and many other prominent celebs attend David Dhawan’s grand 75th birthday bash Catch us for latest Bollywood News, fresh Bollywood Movies update, box office numbers, fresh Movies arrival, Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & highly anticipated Movies 2026 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on the publication.
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