Director David Dhawan celebrated his 75th birthday on Sunday in the company of his closest friends and family members. Writer-director Rumy Jafry shared glimpses from the birthday celebration on social media, giving fans a peek into the filmmaker’s special day.
His last directorial, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, was declared to be his swansong. The film starred Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde and released in theatres on June 5, 2026.
His directorial debut was Taaqatwar (1989), after which he established himself as a major mainstream filmmaker through the 1990s and 2000s. In the photos shared by Rumy, David is seen enjoying his birthday with Salman Khan . The Dabangg actor is seen wearing a cowboy hat, a look that Salman has been showing off frequently in recent months. Along with Salman, David’s sons, Varun Dhawan and Rohit Dhawan, were also present at the party. The inside photos from the celebration show the director hugging his guests and smiling as they pose together for pictures. Dhawan began his career in the film industry as an editor before turning to direction.
