Director David Dhawan Opens Up About Battling Depression After Son Varun Dhawan’s Film ‘Kalank’ Flopped
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- •David Dhawan admitted to feeling ‘depressed’ after Varun Dhawan’s film *Kalank* flopped at the box office in 2019.
- •The film, starring Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and Madhuri Dixit, was highly anticipated but underperformed commercially.
- •David Dhawan revealed that the setback deeply affected him emotionally, marking a rare personal disclosure.
- •The statement highlights mental health challenges in the film industry, especially when family projects face setbacks.
Renowned filmmaker David Dhawan has shared a deeply personal admission, revealing that he experienced severe depression following the poor box office performance of his son Varun Dhawan’s film *Kalank* in 2019. In a candid interaction, the veteran director opened up about the emotional toll the commercial failure of the period drama took on him.
Speaking candidly, David Dhawan described the aftermath of *Kalank*’s box office disappointment as a period of intense emotional distress. The film, which featured Varun Dhawan alongside Alia Bhatt and Madhuri Dixit, was one of the most anticipated releases of the year but underperformed commercially, leaving a significant impact on the Dhawan family. Known for his comedies and family entertainers, David Dhawan admitted that the setback affected him deeply, leading to feelings of helplessness and sadness.
