Varun Dhawan: The Heart of Border 2’s Journey

In a heartwarming gesture, producer Nidhi Dutta shared a special birthday message for actor Varun Dhawan, who recently turned 39. The producer took to Instagram to post a series of behind-the-scenes moments from the sets of their highly anticipated film, Border 2.

Nidhi's message beautifully captures Varun's role in the film's journey, describing him as the 'heart' of the production. She highlights how his presence went beyond acting, as his warmth, energy, and spirit uplifted the entire team. According to Nidhi, Varun's ability to handle the demanding schedule with grace and keep the environment light and enjoyable was a significant contribution to the film's success.

The producer also expressed gratitude for the memories created during the shoot and wished Varun continued success. Varun, touched by the gesture, responded with white heart emojis in the comments section, showing his appreciation.

The birthday celebrations coincided with the promotional activities for Varun's upcoming film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The makers released a track titled 'Wow' on his special day, adding to the excitement. The film, also starring Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, is set to release in cinemas on June 5, 2026.

Border 2, directed by veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, marks another collaboration between the father-son duo. David Dhawan's recent interview with Bollywood Hungama further heightened the anticipation for the film, as he discussed his working relationship with Varun and the project's overall appeal.