Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has already become one of the most talked-about Bollywood releases of June 2026. Starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, the romantic comedy is gearing up for its theatrical release on June 5. The film also marks the fourth collaboration between Varun Dhawan and his father, veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, after successful entertainers like Judwaa 2, Main Tera Hero and Coolie No. 1. Now, filmmaker Karan Johar’s emotional social media post has sparked speculation about whether this could be David Dhawan’s final film as a director.The discussion began after PVR INOX hosted a special event titled the David Dhawan Film Festival to celebrate the filmmaker’s contribution to Bollywood comedy cinema. David attended the event along with his son Varun Dhawan, while several members of the film fraternity, including Karan Johar, were also present.Is David Dhawan retiring?Soon after the event, Karan took to Instagram Stories and shared an emotional note about his interaction with the veteran filmmaker. According to Karan, David Dhawan told him during their conversation that Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai would be his last directorial venture. Karan Johar's Insta PostReacting to the revelation, Karan wrote, "Yesterday, when I went to Davidji's celebration and he told me this was going to be his last film... I had a bittersweet reaction in my heart... here's a filmmaker who is responsible for creating and entire Genre of films... A DAVID DHAWAN film spells entertainment."You Might Also Like: In his post, Karan also called David Dhawan a respected institution in the industry whose work has inspired several filmmakers over the years. He further wished success for the upcoming film and referred to the director as “David Dhawan No. 1,” a nod to the filmmaker’s iconic comedy titles.David Dhawan and his filmographyOver the past four decades, David Dhawan has built a massive legacy in Bollywood, especially in the comedy genre. Often referred to as the "King of Comedy," the director is known for delivering some of Hindi cinema’s biggest commercial entertainers.His filmography includes cult favourites such as Raja Babu, Hero No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Partner. Many of these films later gained cult status among audiences because of their humour, music and memorable performances.Throughout his career, David worked with some of Bollywood’s biggest stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Govinda, Akshay Kumar and Karisma Kapoor. His films also created iconic on-screen pairings that continue to remain popular among fans even today.Meanwhile, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai marks David Dhawan’s return to direction after a gap of nearly six years. The film is expected to carry the signature humour and family-entertainment style that the director is known for. Apart from Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, the film also stars Mouni Roy, Maniesh Paul, Rakesh Bedi and Rajesh Kumar in key roles. The romantic comedy has been produced by Tips Films.While David Dhawan has not officially announced his retirement publicly, Karan Johar’s emotional post has certainly left fans wondering whether Bollywood is about to witness the end of an era in mainstream comedy filmmaking. Stay tuned!