Don't mind rascals

In this entertainment industry of self-interest you would think a debacle like Rascals would put an end to the friendship between its producer Sanjay Dutt and director David Dhawan, more so since the film was Dutt's first home production.But the film's staggering slump at the box-office has not dampened, but rather strengthened the Dutt-Dhawan friendship.Earlier this week, after the verdict on Rascals was out, Dhawan received a surprise call from Dutt telling the director not to take the setback to heart."Chalta hai [it's OK], boss. Makes no difference if the film didn't run. We'll do another film together," Dutt reportedly told the director."Yes, Sanju called and had a long heart-to-heart with me. He is my real-life Munnabhai. Mera dost hai, yaar [He's my friend]. Whatever remorse I might have felt at the way Rascals finally turned out was washed away. There is no room for regret in our relationship. I started my career as a director with Sanju."Now, Dhawan is all set to do another home-production for Dutt, but only after a break."I need to recharge my batteries. Too much back-to-back work, too many films. I've been at it for 30 years and I've done more than 40 films.""Not that I'm retiring. I've commitments including another film for Sanju. This time we'll make sure it is a winner all the way. But no more serial filmmaking for me. I've learnt my lesson."In hindsight, Dhawan realised that he went wrong with his hackneyed formula. "I realise I overdid it. The formula needs to be changed. I owe it to myself. I owe it to Sanju who put his trust in me. Hits and flops are part of the game. Both Sanju and I have seen enough of both failure and success," said Dhawan.