Varun Dhawan Do NOT Try This: Why Did Mumbai Metro Authorities Slam Border 2 Actor?

Amid the promotions of his latest release Border 2, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently took a ride on the Mumbai Metro. During the journey, the actor was seen attempting pull-ups inside the metro coach. The moment was captured on video and soon went viral online. It even caught the attention of Mumbai Metro authorities, who were quick to respond. Sharing the video on their official social media handle, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) strongly criticised Varun’s actions. They warned that such behaviour can be risky for passengers and clearly stated that performing stunts inside the metro is against the law and can invite punishment.Mumbai Metro Authorities Slam Varun DhawanThey reposted the clip with: "Don't do

this on Maha Mumbai Metro."Their caption read, "This video should have come with a disclaimer like the ones in your action movies, Varun Dhawan - Do Not Try This On Maha Mumbai Metro. We get it, it is cool to hang out with friends inside our metros but those grab handles are not for hanging.""Acts like these are punishable under the sections relating to causing nuisance and/or damage to property given in the The Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002; attracting penalties and even imprisonment depending on the gravity of the offence. So folks, hang out, but don't hang in there. Travel responsibly on Maha Mumbai Metro," added the authorities.Check out a glimpse of the viral video here:

While Varun is yet to react to the post, it has grabbed major attention online. A netizen commented, "People really don't understand that those handles are only designed to be held while standing, so they are not strong enough to hang on and might snap at any moment." Another wrote, "This awareness was much needed. Well done, team." Meanwhile, a few demanded, "Take action against him."About Border 2Also starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, the war drama is a spiritual sequel to JP Dutta's iconic film of the same name. Directed by Anurag Singh, it is inspired by the1971 Operation Chengiz.Border 2 hit the screens on Friday (January 23) and opened on a solid note! The following days have seen a sharp increase in numbers, helping it cross the Rs 100 crore mark in just three days. Stay tuned to find out how it performed at the box office today!