David Dhawan has reacted to how Varun Dhawan was trolled ahead of Border 2’s release. When the film’s first few glimpses were revealed, many netizens took to social media to troll Varun for his expressions,
especially his smile. However, things quickly mellowed after they watched his performance in the Sunny Deol-led film.
Speaking to Pinkvilla, David Dhawan said, “But kya hua? Sab ulat gaya na (But what happened? Everything fell flat on its face).” He revealed the advice he gave to Varun: “Today, everything is work. I told him this will get over. Kuch din baad yehe log bolengi ki ye toh bohot acha hai (After some days, these people themselves will say Varun is very good).”
David said, “Uski last picture toh mujhey itni achi lagi thi. Uska kaam Border 2 mein… itna roya bhi hun main uss picture mein uske kaam se (I really liked his work in Border 2. I cried a lot after watching his work in the film).”
The filmmaker said, “Definitely, he has improved and is on the right track. Aur vo apne kaam ki value jaanta hai (And he knows the value of his work). He respects the people around. He’s very careful and tries to give his best.”
David also spoke about Varun being compared to Govinda and Salman Khan. “He doesn’t like it sometimes. He tells me, ‘Papa aap mujhse kya karate rehte ho.’ I tell him that this is my cinema, but you do it like yourself. People will say these things because both Govinda and Salman have been such successful actors with me. It is part of life. Good that he is being compared to good actors,” the filmmaker concluded.
Varun Dhawan will next be seen in Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The film is directed by David Dhawan and also stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on June 5, will now hit theatres on June 12. The move came after Yash’s Toxic changed its release date. The action drama has also shifted from March 19 to June 4. However, the film will now clash at the box office with Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina.
