A fan's over-the-top romantic gesture inside a cinema hall has sent the internet into a frenzy and left Varun Dhawan himself at a loss for words. As 'Main Tera Hero' returns to theatres as part of the David Dhawan Film Festival, a viral clip from one of its screenings has stolen the spotlight, triggering a hilarious response from the film's lead actor.
Varun Dhawan's priceless reaction to fans celebrating 'Main Tera Hero' re-release
As screenings got underway, videos from inside theatres began flooding social media. One clip stood out in which a young man channelled his inner Bollywood hero, dancing for his girlfriend in the middle of a cinema hall while the iconic song 'Palat' played on screen. The moment was instantly declared a full filmy main-character moment by fans online.
The video eventually made its way to Varun, who couldn't resist resharing it. In one Instagram Story, the actor wrote, "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is releasing on June 5, but why is my algo filled with this. Very humbled." Not stopping there, while sharing yet another viral clip from the screenings, Varun simply wrote, "Wtf is going."
More about David Dhawan Film Festival
The David Dhawan Film Festival is a celebratory theatrical event bringing some of the veteran director's most beloved entertainers back to the big screen. Among the titles making a comeback is the 2014 comedy 'Main Tera Hero', which starred Varun Dhawan alongside Ileana D'Cruz, Nargis Fakhri, Arunoday Singh, Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav, and Shakti Kapoor. Known for its slapstick humour, loud comic energy, and foot-tapping songs, the film was one of Varun's earliest massy commercial outings.
More about 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'
Varun and David Dhawan's next collaboration, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', is releasing on June 5, 2026. The film stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles alongside Varun.
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