Filmmaker Karan Johar recently reacted emotionally to reports about veteran director David Dhawan considering retirement after his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The reports sparked conversations across the film industry, with several celebrities and fans reflecting on David’s massive contribution to Bollywood comedy over the decades.

Speaking about the possibility of David Dhawan stepping away from filmmaking, Karan Johar admitted that the thought felt “very emotional” to him. Praising the veteran director’s legacy, Karan reportedly said, “David sir has given Hindi cinema some of its most entertaining films. His understanding of comedy and family audiences is truly unmatched.”