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I am not invited to Varun Dhawans wedding, but David Dhawans close friend Pahlaj Nihalani is not complaining

21 Jan 2021

Producer Pahlaj Nihalani and director David Dhawan have collaborated on several blockbusters in the past including Shola Aur Shabnam and Aankhen. They have been close friends and associates for over 40 years. It would therefore seem appropriate in the scheme of things to expect Pahlaj-ji to be one of the first and prominent invitees at Davids son Varuns wedding.To my surprise Pahlaj-ji tells me he is not invited for the wedding. Ive received no invitation. I havent even been told about the wedding. Im only hearing about it from others and in the press.But the producer and former chairperson of the censor board refuses to be disappointed. I wasnt expecting any invitation. Why should I be invited? I havent worked with David for a long time. In this industry you are only connected as long as you work together.He reveals that he wasnt invited to David Dhawans elder son Rohits wedding either. At that time also we werent working together. I wasnt invited for Rohits wedding. There was just one phone call from their family a day before the wedding.Would Pahlajji go for Varuns wedding if hes invited at the last minute? I dont think I will, so the question doesnt arise. I wish the couple all the best. Ive watched Varun grow up in front of me. His success makes me proud.