Varun Dhawan Faces Backlash Over 'Border 2' Song, Producer Defends Him

The upcoming film 'Border 2', featuring Varun Dhawan, has stirred controversy following the release of its first song, 'Ghar Kab Aaoge'. While the song has been well-received, Dhawan has faced harsh criticism from netizens regarding his performance and appearance. In response, co-producer Nidhi Dutta has publicly defended him, labeling the trolls as anti-national. Dhawan plays the role of Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a Param Vir Chakra recipient, in this highly anticipated film set to release on January 23. The situation has sparked discussions about the treatment of actors in the industry.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 9, 2026, 11:11 IST

Controversy Surrounds 'Border 2'

'Border 2', featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, is generating buzz ahead of its release. The film's first track, 'Ghar Kab Aaoge', was recently unveiled and quickly gained traction on social media, evoking nostalgia for the classic 'Sandese Aate Hain' from the original 'Border'. The song has received widespread acclaim. However, Varun Dhawan has found himself at the center of criticism from netizens. Since the teaser's debut, many have labeled him as the film's weakest link. Following the song's release, he faced harsh comments regarding his appearance, performance, and dance moves. In response, Nidhi Dutta, co-producer of 'Border 2', has publicly supported Varun, labeling the trolls as anti-national.

Support for Varun Dhawan

Money is being spent to defame an actor
Varun Dhawan is facing significant backlash online, with critics targeting his appearance and performance. In light of the escalating negativity, co-producer Nidhi Dutta has stepped forward to defend him. She responded to the derogatory remarks on social media, retweeting a post that highlighted the targeting of Varun. In her tweet, she expressed, "Congratulations to all the anti-national people who can spend money to defame an actor playing the role of a Param Vir Chakra recipient who fought for this country. This is your film, India! Hopefully, the audience will find these people and shame them."

Varun's Role in 'Border 2'

Varun is playing the role of Hoshiar Singh Dahiya.
In 'Border 2', Varun Dhawan portrays Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a recipient of India's highest military honor, the Param Vir Chakra, awarded for his valor during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. This context has prompted co-producer Nidhi Dutta to criticize those trolling Varun, labeling them as anti-national.

Release Date for 'Border 2'

‘Border 2’ to release on January 23
Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by JP Dutta, ‘Border 2’ is set to hit theaters on January 23. Alongside Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, the film also stars Mona Singh, Anya Singh, Medha Rana, and Sonam Bajwa in significant roles.