Varun Dhawan Says Border 2 Results Will Silence Critics Amid Troll Backlash
Border 2 Actor Varun Dhawan has finally spoken out about the intense social media trolling he has faced ahead of the release of Border 2. Ever since the film’s song Ghar Kab Aaoge dropped, the actor has been at the centre of online chatter, with memes and comments targeting his expressions and smile. Instead of reacting emotionally, Varun has chosen to address the criticism with calm confidence, making it clear that he believes the film itself will give the final answer.
In a video interaction that has now gone viral, Varun was asked directly about the discussions around his casting and performance in the upcoming war drama. Responding candidly, the actor said, “I believe that you shut down the noise and just let your work do the talking. Yeh sab cheezein chalti rehti hai (All these keep happening). It doesn’t really matter. Main iske liye kaam karta hoon. Main jis cheeze k liye kaam karta hoon woh iss Friday ko pata chalega (I don’t work for this. What I work for, you will get to know this Friday).”
Varun further explained that his priority has always been the quality of the film rather than social media opinions or box-office predictions. Expressing strong faith in Border 2, he added, “Mujhe film pe bharosa hai. Ek achi film banana bohut important hai. Obviously, numbers yeh sab cheezein mera kuch lena dena nahi hai isse. But I believe ki humne ek achi film banayi hai (I believe in the film. It’s very important to make a good film. I’m not concerned with numbers. I believe we made a good film). That’s the most important thing.”
The actor also shared his belief that online debates fade away once audiences enter a cinema hall. According to Varun, viewers don’t carry social media judgments with them into theatres they come only to be entertained and emotionally moved. He concluded by saying, “Log jab theatre mein jaate hai, sab bhool jaate hai (When people go to theatres, they forget everything). They want to be entertained, that’s it. Aur kuch maine nahi rakhta hai. Main use school se aata hoon jaaha aapka kaam bolta hai (Nothing else matters. I come from the school where a person’s work speaks).”
Amid the criticism, Varun has found strong support within the industry. Senior actor Suniel Shetty recently came out in his defence, urging people to reserve judgment until they actually watch the film. Speaking to Bombay Times, Suniel said, “Has anybody seen the film (Border 2)? Nobody has seen the film. We’ve only seen glimpses. Varun Dhawan will kill it in the film — he’s outstanding.”
He further reminded critics that Varun is portraying a serious and emotional role, adding, “Varun is not playing himself; he is playing a decorated officer who has given his life for the country. I think we should think a little before going out there and saying these things. Today, it’s very easy to trash someone and run them down.”
With strong advance buzz, industry backing, and his own belief in the project, Varun Dhawan appears unfazed by the online noise. As Border 2, directed by JP Dutta, prepares to hit theatres, the actor is confident that audiences will judge the film on its merit just as he has asked them to.
In a video interaction that has now gone viral, Varun was asked directly about the discussions around his casting and performance in the upcoming war drama. Responding candidly, the actor said, “I believe that you shut down the noise and just let your work do the talking. Yeh sab cheezein chalti rehti hai (All these keep happening). It doesn’t really matter. Main iske liye kaam karta hoon. Main jis cheeze k liye kaam karta hoon woh iss Friday ko pata chalega (I don’t work for this. What I work for, you will get to know this Friday).”
Varun further explained that his priority has always been the quality of the film rather than social media opinions or box-office predictions. Expressing strong faith in Border 2, he added, “Mujhe film pe bharosa hai. Ek achi film banana bohut important hai. Obviously, numbers yeh sab cheezein mera kuch lena dena nahi hai isse. But I believe ki humne ek achi film banayi hai (I believe in the film. It’s very important to make a good film. I’m not concerned with numbers. I believe we made a good film). That’s the most important thing.”
The actor also shared his belief that online debates fade away once audiences enter a cinema hall. According to Varun, viewers don’t carry social media judgments with them into theatres they come only to be entertained and emotionally moved. He concluded by saying, “Log jab theatre mein jaate hai, sab bhool jaate hai (When people go to theatres, they forget everything). They want to be entertained, that’s it. Aur kuch maine nahi rakhta hai. Main use school se aata hoon jaaha aapka kaam bolta hai (Nothing else matters. I come from the school where a person’s work speaks).”
Amid the criticism, Varun has found strong support within the industry. Senior actor Suniel Shetty recently came out in his defence, urging people to reserve judgment until they actually watch the film. Speaking to Bombay Times, Suniel said, “Has anybody seen the film (Border 2)? Nobody has seen the film. We’ve only seen glimpses. Varun Dhawan will kill it in the film — he’s outstanding.”
He further reminded critics that Varun is portraying a serious and emotional role, adding, “Varun is not playing himself; he is playing a decorated officer who has given his life for the country. I think we should think a little before going out there and saying these things. Today, it’s very easy to trash someone and run them down.”
With strong advance buzz, industry backing, and his own belief in the project, Varun Dhawan appears unfazed by the online noise. As Border 2, directed by JP Dutta, prepares to hit theatres, the actor is confident that audiences will judge the film on its merit just as he has asked them to.
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