Indian Comedy King David Dhawan Gets Retrospective at PVR Inox Ahead of Final Film’s Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian comedy director David Dhawan is being honored with a week-long retrospective by PVR Inox, screening five of his iconic Hindi films across 25 cities starting May 8, ahead of the release of what he says will be his final film, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. The festival celebrates Dhawan's four-decade career and his impact on mainstream Bollywood comedy. A special industry event will feature Dhawan in conversation with his son, actor Varun Dhawan. PVR Inox calls the retrospective a tribute to his enduring influence on Indian cinema and theatrical entertainment.
- ▪PVR Inox will host a week-long retrospective of David Dhawan's films starting May 8 across 40 venues in 25 cities.
- ▪The retrospective includes five major comedies: 'Aankhen,' 'Raja Babu,' 'Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya,' 'Partner,' and 'Main Tera Hero'.
- ▪'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' is described as David Dhawan's final film as a director.
- ▪The festival includes a special event with David Dhawan in conversation with his son, actor Varun Dhawan.
- ▪PVR Inox operates 1,802 screens across 114 cities in India and Sri Lanka following the 2023 merger of PVR Limited and Inox Leisure Limited.
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Home Film News Apr 28, 2026 9:30pm PT Indian Comedy King David Dhawan Gets Retrospective at PVR Inox Ahead of Final Film’s Release (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Indian Comedy King David Dhawan Gets Retrospective at PVR Inox Ahead of Final Film’s Release (EXCLUSIVE) 2 minutes ago Indonesian Zombie Horror ‘Zona Merah: Dead City’ Boards Barunson E&A for International Sales, Sets Cannes Film Market Launch 13 hours ago Tribeny Rai’s ‘Shape of Momo’ Wins Grand Jury Prize at Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 15 hours ago See All Eros Worldwide Leading Indian multiplex chain PVR Inox will mount a week-long retrospective dedicated to director David Dhawan beginning May 8, screening five of his most celebrated Hindi-language comedies across 40 venues in 25…
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