Varun Dhawan Acknowledges Cross Border Fan of Sunny Deol Ahead of Border 2 Release
Varun Dhawan Acknowledges Cross Border Fan of Sunny Deol Ahead of Border 2 Release
Varun Dhawan recently drew attention for acknowledging the cross-border admiration enjoyed by veteran actor Sunny Deol, during an interactive session with fans on X. The actor was responding to a message from a user who appeared to be based in Pakistan and had expressed excitement about the upcoming war drama Border 2 along with deep respect for Deol’s iconic character, Tara Singh.
The fan, identified as Ali Haider Meerani, congratulated Varun Dhawan on Border 2 and asked when the film would release in Pakistan, adding that he was a huge admirer of Sunny Deol and wished to convey his regards. Taking a warm and measured tone, Varun replied that Border 2 is inspired by the 1971 India–Pakistan war and real events linked to it, while also remarking that Sunny Deol enjoys a loyal fan base even across the border. – Varun Dhawan Acknowledges Cross Border Fan of Sunny Deol Ahead of Border 2 Release
Varun’s response subtly highlighted the enduring popularity of Sunny Deol, whose powerful portrayal in the 1997 classic Border left a lasting impact on audiences well beyond India. Decades later, Deol’s screen presence continues to resonate with viewers, reinforcing his status as one of Hindi cinema’s most recognisable war-film heroes.
Border 2 is being mounted as a major Republic Day release and brings together an ensemble cast that includes Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahaan Shetty and Paramvir Singh Cheema. The film revisits the historic Battle of Longewala from the 1971 conflict, while also widening its scope to spotlight stories of courage and sacrifice from the Indian Navy and Air Force. – Varun Dhawan Acknowledges Cross Border Fan of Sunny Deol Ahead of Border 2 Release
During the same fan interaction, Varun revealed that among all the characters he has portrayed so far, his role in Border 2 holds special emotional value. He plays Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a real-life war hero, and described the character as the closest to his heart. The actor shared that he is eager to meet Dahiya’s family and credited real soldiers for guiding him and helping him bring authenticity and respect to the role.
Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Nidhi Dutta, Border 2 is scheduled to hit theatres on January 23, setting the stage for a patriotic cinematic experience anchored in history and human emotion.
Varun Dhawan Acknowledges Cross Border Fan of Sunny Deol Ahead of Border 2 Release
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