08 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Varun Dhawan
Actor Varun Dhawan, who is currently gearing up for the release of Border 2, recently responded to a netizen who questioned his acting skills. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in lead roles.
Taking to the comments section of Instagram, a user wrote, "Bhai aapki acting pe sawaal utha raha hai log, uske liye kya bolega?" Responding with humour, Varun replied, "Yehi sawaal ne gaana hit kara diya. Sab enjoy kar rahe hain- rab di mehar."
A few days earlier, Varun had hosted a fun Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, answering a volley of questions from fans. One exchange that stood out was when a fan criticised Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, calling it "pathetic" and questioning Varun's comeback. The fan wrote, "Bhai, aren't you serious about your comeback? Stop doing pathetic movies like SSKTK in the name of versatility."
Replying cheekily, Varun said, "Chalo, film phir bhi thodi chal gayi. Aap theatre jaate rehna. Main Border 2 might surprise you, since your taste is amazing."
Another fan recalled a dialogue from Kalank and shared, "âJab kisi aur ki barbaadi apni jeet lagne lage, toh samajh lena⦠tum bhi barbaad ho chuke ho.'" Responding thoughtfully, Varun wrote, "Bahut sahi baat hai yeh. Kuch log aise hote hain. All one can do is keep your head down and work. Never laugh at someone's failure."
Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is the spiritual sequel to the 1997 war epic Border. While revisiting the Battle of Longewala from the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the film also expands its narrative to include stories of sacrifice from the Indian Navy and Air Force.
Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, the film is slated to release on January 23, 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend. The film also stars Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, Mona Singh, and Medha Rana.
In Border 2, Varun Dhawan plays an Indian Army officer inspired by real-life hero PVC Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. Speaking about his intense preparation, Varun revealed, "I injured my tailbone while shooting the Battle of Basantar. I shot for 40 days in Babina with real soldiers."
