Suniel Shetty Backs Border 2 Actor Varun Dhawan Amid Online Trolling: 'It's Very Easy To Trash Someone'

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Border 2’. He found himself at the centre of online trolling and criticism a few days ago after the song Ghar Kab Aaoge from the film was released. Amid the criticism, Border actor Suniel Shetty has praised Varun Dhawan, and said that he believes he will be outstanding in Border 2. He also slammed the premature criticism, stating that people pass judgements without even watching the film.

Suniel Shetty Praises Varun Dhawan

In an interview with Bombay Times, Suniel Shetty said, “Has anybody seen the film (Border 2)? Nobody has seen the film. We’ve seen glimpses of the film. Varun Dhawan will kill it in the film, he’s outstanding. Varun is not playing himself; he is playing a decorated

officer who’s given his life for the country. So, I think we should think a little bit before we go out there and say these things. Today, it’s very easy to trash someone and run them down.”

Suniel Shetty On Failure In Film Industry

Meanwhile, in the same conversation, Suniel Shetty said, “We always want our kids to be happy, and I am not talking about success. I’m scared of failure in the industry and not of success. In other fields, when you fall, you get up and start walking. Here, when you fall, the world looks at you, and they make you feel that you’re nothing. People feel that Hindi film actors are illiterate; they don’t know anything. We know a lot and we are smart. In today’s times, failure is sometimes more celebrated than success. It’s a fact.”

When Varun Dhawan Reacted To Criticism

A few days ago, Varun shared a carousel of pictures dressed in a sleek black suit and introduced his character with the caption, “Major Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya. Thank you for the love.” Under the post, one user directly addressed the backlash, commenting, “Bhai, apki acting pe sawal utha rahe hai log, uske liye kya bolege.” Varun’s reply instantly stood out as he wrote, “Yeh sawaal ne gaana hit karadia. Sab enjoy kar rahe hai. Rab di mehar.”

The original Border, directed by JP Dutta, is considered a landmark in Hindi cinema. With powerful performances by Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Sudesh Berry, Tabu and Rakhee Gulzar, the 1997 war drama became a defining moment for its cast and went on to become a cult classic.

The sequel, Border 2, brings together an impressive cast, including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Medha Rana and Anya Singh. Border 2 is set to release on January 23.