The vein is the same as it was in 1997. The backdrop is the 1971 war and the war drama encapsulates navy, air force and the Indian army. And Deol is just as fierce as he was three decades ago.
Recently, the set of Border 2 at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune recently turned into an unexpected arena of strength and camaraderie as actor Varun Dhawan joined real-life army cadets for a spontaneous push-up challenge—adding a fun and spirited moment to the film’s intense third schedule.
In a candid behind-the-scenes video that’s now grabbing attention online, what started as a 20 push-ups challenge with the cadets, Varun—cheerfully took on a round of 50 knuckle push-ups alongside nearly 30-40 cadets, matching their discipline and enthusiasm with playful competitiveness. What began as a fun break turned into a full-fledged show of physical grit, drawing loud cheers from the film crew and fellow cadets.
Varun Dhawan’s character details
A source says the actor will be essaying the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. It was quoted saying, “Apart from holding look sessions with designer Sheetal Sharma, Varun met Indian officers, celebrated Army Day with them.”
It added, “And [in conversations] tried to gain a deeper understanding of their lives. His scenes will begin with his departure from Sisana village in Haryana, joining the army, to his journey in the Indo-Pak war.”
Border 2 is backed by a stellar production team, including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. Directed by Anurag Singh, Presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with JP Dutta’s J.P. Films, the sequel promises to take audiences on a spectacular journey of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice. The film continues the legacy of showcasing the heroism and undying spirit of the Indian soldiers.
