Updated On: 06 January, 2026 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
During an AMA session ahead of Border 2, Varun Dhawan addressed a Pakistan fan’s question about the film’s release, saying it is based on the 1971 war and real events, while also praising Sunny Deol’s popularity across borders

Varun Dhawan and Sunny Deol
Varun Dhawan is currently gearing up for the release of Border 2 with Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. As the film nears its release, he hosted a fun AMA session with fans, where he answered several questions. From the prep for Border 2 and Sunny Deol to daughter Lara and upcoming projects, he spilled the beans on it all. However, Varun made a major revelation about the film releasing in Pakistan.
A user, Ali Haider Meerani, wrote to Dhawan, “Bhai, apki Border 2 Pakistan mein kab release hogi aur main Tara Singh ka bahut bada fan hoon, unko mera salaam kehna (sic).” Responding to the message, the 38-year-old actor wrote, “Border 2 is a film based on the 1971 war and some true events around that. I’m sure Sunny sir ke Pakistan mein bhi fan hain VarunSays (sic).”