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‘My father was walking bare-bodied’: Varun Dhawan shares Salman Khan’s influence on David Dhawan
Updated On: 24 May, 2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Varun Dhawan revealed how Salman Khan transformed filmmaker David Dhawan’s personality over the years. Sharing humorous memories, Varun said Salman’s carefree attitude influenced his father’s lifestyle, making him more relaxed and uninhibited both personally and professionally

Varun Dhawan, Salman Khan and David Dhawan (Pic by Yogen Shah)
Actor Varun Dhawan recently opened up about the massive influence Salman Khan had on his father, filmmaker David Dhawan, during the early years of their collaboration. Speaking candidly in a recent interaction, Varun shared amusing anecdotes about how Salman’s personality and lifestyle slowly rubbed off on the veteran director.
Varun Dhawan shares a fun anecdote about Salman Khan and David Dhawan
Recalling those days, Varun revealed that before working with Salman, David Dhawan was extremely disciplined and formal in his daily routine. However, things changed dramatically once the filmmaker began collaborating with the superstar on several hit comedies in the 1990s. According to Varun, Salman’s carefree and uninhibited attitude had a lasting impact on his father’s personality.
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