Bollywood star Varun Dhawan is currently in the midst of promotions for his highly anticipated upcoming film, 'Border 2'. In a recent interactive session with his fans on social media platform X, the actor fielded a variety of questions, offering intriguing insights about the project and even addressing a sensitive query regarding its international release.
Varun Dhawan's Diplomatic Response to Pakistan Release Query
During the '#Varunsays' session, a user named Haider Ali directly asked the actor about the film's potential release in Pakistan. The fan wrote in Hindi, "Bhai, apki Border 2 Pakistan me kab release hogi aur main Tara Singh ka bahut bada fan hoon; unko mera salaam kehna." (Brother, when will your Border 2 release in Pakistan, and I am a huge fan of Tara Singh; please convey my greetings to him).
Varun Dhawan's reply was measured and thoughtful. He stated, "Border 2 is a film based on the 1971 war and some true events around that. I'm sure Sunny sir ke Pakistan mein bhi fan hain #VarunSays." This response acknowledged the historical context of the film while diplomatically highlighting the cross-border popularity of his co-star, Sunny Deol, and his iconic character Tara Singh from the original 1997 film.
Why Varun Dhawan Said Yes to 'Border 2'
Another fan was curious about what attracted the actor to this particular script. Dhawan's answer shed light on the film's core theme of unity and collective effort. He explained, "A war can never be won by an individual it takes all forces to come together." He further elaborated, "In #border2 we have the army, navy and airforce together oh ya and also the one-man army Sunny Deol." This indicates that the film will showcase a tri-services narrative, a grand scale depiction of military synergy, alongside the powerful presence of Sunny Deol.
All About the Star-Studded 'Border 2'
'Border 2' is directed by Anurag Singh and serves as a sequel to the iconic 1997 war drama 'Border'. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring major stars from the Indian film industry.
The key cast includes:
- Sunny Deol reprising his role as Lt. Col. Fateh Singh Kaler of the Sikh Regiment.
- Varun Dhawan playing Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, an officer from the 3 Grenadiers.
- Diljit Dosanjh portraying Fg Offr Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC, a hero from the Indian Air Force's No. 18 Squadron.
- Ahan Shetty as Lt. Cdr. M. S. Rawat from the Indian Navy.
The supporting cast includes Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh. The film is set for a grand theatrical release on January 23, 2026, strategically timed for the Republic Day weekend. It promises to be a major patriotic spectacle, bringing together stories of valour from the army, navy, and air force based on true events from the 1971 war.
