Karan Johar is someone who keeps me grounded' - Varun Dhawan.

Varun Dhawan is undoubtedly the hottest
lad in B-town. The actor has been on rise
and rise ever since the success of his debut
in Main Tera Hero. Varun who is currently
busy with his much awaited next, Judwaa 2
at a recent media interaction asked about
working with director daddy David
Dhawan.
He said, "It's tough. I think it's similar to
Main Tera Hero, only then I was so new that
I'd feel bad when he would insult me. But
now I'm quite cool with it because I'm
pretty hard-core myself. That's what I've got
from the film business. A thick skin."
When further questioned as to how well he
listens to his parents, Varun replied, "As
much as any 30-year-old listens to their
parents. My father is one of the most
commercial directors of the last two or
three decades, so his advice is often for me
to take the most commercial film. But I think
he slowly understands my need to express
myself artistically in different types of films.
This is why I did a film like Badlapur. And
ultimately, he's a creative person, so if
something moves him, he'll give it a
thumbs-up."
Varun then revealed, "Karan Johar is
someone who keeps me very grounded.
Every month he gives me a piece of his
mind and brings me back to reality."
"I love being in films, but it's difficult to
know yourself after fame. When I think of
who I am as a person, I remember that
point just before I became an actor. In the
last five years, I only remember myself
through the characters I've played. I wish I
could have lived more, experienced more,
the actor said on a concluding note.
Quite honest eh, Varun?

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