Thursday, June 18, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan: I Am Inspired By My Father's Punctuality

Darpan News Desk IANS, 26 Sep, 2019 08:16 PM
  • Varun Dhawan: I Am Inspired By My Father's Punctuality

Varun Dhawan has said that time is more important to him than money, adding that he is inspired by his father David Dhawans punctuality.


"If I am inspired by someone's punctuality then it's by my father. My dad (David Dhawan) reaches to certain place before the time. If the shooting call time is 9am, he will be there at 8am, and you have to be on set at 9am sharp otherwise he will verbally abuse you. So, I have to be on the set on time," Varun said.


Being the son of a filmmaker, Varun added, he understands the importance of time. "I am a son of a filmmaker so I know importance of time -- whether it's the set of 'Street Dancer' or 'Coolie No. 1', I always try to be on time.


If I am not on time then my manager also verbally abuses me so. There are a lot of people who make sure that I do my work on time. In today's day and age, people say that time is money, so in an actor's life, too, time plays an important part.


Professionalism has become important in today's world," said Varun, while interacting with the media while unveiling Varun Dhawan x Fossil Limited Edition of watches on Wednesday in Mumbai.


Varun insisted he thought time was more important than money. "I think time is the most important thing in the world because none of us knows how much we have left in life. So, time is everything and money is not everything," he reasoned.


About the work front, he said: "This year, I have had just one release -- ‘Kalank' -- but next year I promise there will be a lot more. ‘Street Dancer' releases in the first month and there is ‘Coolie No. 1'. There might be another release later."


On Amitabh Bachchan being honoured with Dada Saheb Phalke award, he said: "The most deserving Indian artist to receive this award is Shri Amitabh Bachchan ji. It's really a proud moment for the entire film fraternity but I think he should have got this honour much earlier. He deserves every award that exists."

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Shatrughan Sinha Keeps Suspense On Joining Lalu Yadav’s RJD

Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah, is keeping the cards close to his chest about whether he would join the Rashtriya Janata Dal and contest the coming Lok Sabha elections on its ticket.

Shatrughan Sinha Keeps Suspense On Joining Lalu Yadav’s RJD

Veteran Actor Kader Khan's Funeral Held At A Mississauga Mosque

Kader Khan, who died on Monday after prolonged illness, was buried today in Canada's Meadowvale Cemetery. Photos from Kader Khan's last rites were shared on social media. 

Veteran Actor Kader Khan's Funeral Held At A Mississauga Mosque

U.S. Restaurant Names A Dosa After Deepika Padukone: Ranveer Singh's Reaction Is Hilarious!

Dosa is not the only South Indian export that is gaining popularity on the global stage - Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone is another one.

U.S. Restaurant Names A Dosa After Deepika Padukone: Ranveer Singh's Reaction Is Hilarious!

Tanushree Dutta Refuses To Take Credit For Starting The 'MeToo Movement' In India

But now, Tanushree is done. She is all set to return to the US, and refuses to take credit for starting the "MeToo Movement" in India.

Tanushree Dutta Refuses To Take Credit For Starting The 'MeToo Movement' In India

Warrior Queen, Ace Shuttler: Biopics To Focus On Women Achievers In 2019

Soon, cinema halls will be taken over by biopics on women achievers, starting with Kangana Ranaut's "Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi" based on the warrior queen.

Warrior Queen, Ace Shuttler: Biopics To Focus On Women Achievers In 2019

Kader Khan Was Backbone Of My Cinema: David Dhawan

The death of one of Hindi mainstream cinema's most prolific and versatile writer Kader Khan has left filmmaker David Dhawan bereft.

Kader Khan Was Backbone Of My Cinema: David Dhawan