Building buzz for ‘Border 2’, Varun Dhawan made headlines by meeting the family of Major Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya, the PVC gallantry award winner immortalized in the sequel. The surprise rendezvous in Haryana unfolded with warmth, as Dhawan, playing the lead, absorbed tales of valor from the 1971 war frontlines.
Pictures reveal a grounded star— no entourages, just earnest conversation over tea. The family, proud yet reflective, recounted Dahiya’s solo charge against enemy tanks, a feat earning nation’s highest honor. Dhawan’s eyes welled up, vowing to embody that spirit flawlessly.
Amid production wraps, this visit spotlights ‘Border 2’s’ reverence for history. Anurag Singh directs this epic, expanding on JP Dutta’s original with gritty realism and ensemble firepower: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sunny Deol, and more. It’s poised to reignite national pride.
Fans and critics alike applaud Dhawan’s proactive homage, differentiating it from formulaic films. In an era craving substance, such steps promise ‘Border 2’ will stir souls, not just seats. As trailers tease thunderous battles, Dhawan’s real-world connect guarantees an authentic war cry at the box office.