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Varun Dhawan's 'Border 2' Triumph: Army Colonel Praises Performance
6 Feb
Summary
- Colonel Sushil Kumar Dahiya lauded Varun Dhawan's portrayal of his father.
- Nidhi Dutta emphasized validation from army families over online criticism.
- Filmmakers believe fallen soldiers choose actors for biographical roles.
Actor Varun Dhawan, despite facing online criticism for his expressions before the release of 'Border 2', received high praise from Colonel Sushil Kumar Dahiya, the son of Param Vir Chakra recipient Major Hoshiar Singh. Colonel Dahiya, a serving army officer, reportedly told Dhawan that his portrayal of his father was unbelievably accurate.
Producer Nidhi Dutta emphasized that this validation from the armed forces community held far greater significance than any online trolling or commercial box-office figures. She expressed immense relief and emotional joy, shared with her family, over the film's positive reception.
Dutta also shared a guiding principle for casting, inherited from her father, JP Dutta. This philosophy posits that the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country and the roles they played ultimately choose the actors for biographical films. She believes this preordained selection applies to actors like Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, who portray these heroes in 'Border 2'.
