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Varun Dhawan: Work, Not Words, Is The Real Flex
28 Oct
Summary
- Varun Dhawan regrets past box-office boasts on Koffee With Karan.
- He now believes only work should be used to impress others.
- Ajay Devgn is cited as an example of balanced success and failure.

Actor Varun Dhawan has reflected on his past statements made on Koffee With Karan, particularly those concerning his box-office record. Looking back at his appearance on the show in November 2018, Dhawan recalled confidently comparing his string of successful films to those of peers like Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.
In a recent episode of Koffee With Karan 9, Dhawan admitted that such boasts may have been misguided, suggesting that talking too much about professional achievements could be detrimental. He expressed a newfound belief that one's work should be the primary 'flex.'
Dhawan also cited Ajay Devgn as an example of an actor who maintains a consistent demeanor, irrespective of professional outcomes. He admires Devgn's ability to treat success and failure alike, a quality Dhawan now aspires to emulate.
His earlier remarks resurfaced in December 2024 discussions after his film Baby John underperformed at the box office, with some social media users linking his past confidence to subsequent challenges.