Karan Johar’s much talked film Shuddhi is all set to go on floors with lead actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt but Varun’s father David Dhawan thinks that his son can never be a substitute to Salman Khan who was earlier roped in for the lead role.

According to the reports director David Dhawan who is know to be a close friend of Salman Khan said that his son can never replace Salman Khan as Salman is already a great actor and a very big star. All he can say from his part is that he is happy the way his son is cheering up and making his career in shape. The director only gave a small advice to his son to work hard in life.

It was Salman Khan who first took to his twitter account Salman Khan congratulating Badlapur actor Varun Dhawan saying, “Kamaal karte ho Varun Dhawan…made ur dad n me so proud of u… happy Shhuddhi,” He also posted adorable picture of Varun alongside.

Kamaal karte ho Varun Dhawan…made ur dad n me so proud of u… happy Shhuddhi pic.twitter.com/DfQtSEqcpo

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) May 21, 2015

Earlier Salman Khan was roped in for the project but due to some problems the project couldn’t take off as the Dabangg star is already caught up with his prior commitments. Karan Johar’s Shuddhi, is been directed by Agneepath director Karan Malhotra and is produced under Dharma Productions. The film stars, Student Of The Year pair, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. The shooting of the film will soon go on floors.

Also take a look at the video where Salman Khan mocks at Varun Dhawan and Karan Johar during AIBA awards in Dubai for taking away his Shuddhi.