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Badlapur's 11 Years: Raghavan on Varun's Pain
20 Feb
Summary
- Varun Dhawan faced challenges portraying grief he hadn't experienced.
- Director Sriram Raghavan guided Varun through intense character preparation.
- Badlapur, a revenge drama, marked 11 years since its release recently.

The critically acclaimed revenge drama Badlapur, featuring Varun Dhawan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Yami Gautam Dhar, recently celebrated its 11th anniversary. Director Sriram Raghavan, known for his edgy thrillers, discussed the significant challenges Varun Dhawan encountered while preparing for his role. Raghavan noted that Dhawan had not personally experienced the deep loss and hurt that his character endures.
To help Varun Dhawan connect with the character's profound grief and desperation, Raghavan facilitated meetings with individuals who had experienced bereavement. This process allowed the actor to internalize the emotions necessary for a convincing portrayal of anguish. Raghavan expressed confidence in Dhawan's ability to deliver a powerful performance, a belief that was ultimately validated by the film's reception.




