Border 2 song row: Varun Dhawan responds to acting criticism, Nidhi Dutta slams trolls

The recently released Border 2 track 'Ghar Kab Aaoge', featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, struck an emotional chord with audiences. While the song received widespread appreciation, it also triggered a wave of online criticism, particularly aimed at Varun Dhawan’s expressions and acting.

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Varun Dhawan Thanks Fans, Faces Trolls

Soon after the song’s release, Varun took to Instagram to express gratitude for the love pouring in. Sharing pictures from the film, he wrote, "Major Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya. Thank you for the love."

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However, the celebratory post soon became a hotspot for trolls questioning his performance.

Varun’s Calm Yet Confident Comeback

Instead of ignoring the negativity, Varun chose to respond. A netizen commented, "Bhai apka acting pe sawal utha raha hai log uske liyeee kya bolega (Bro, people are raising questions on your acting skills. What would you say about that?)" (sic)

Varun replied with grace and optimism, "@sahjaan_18 yehi sawaal ne gaana hit karadi sab enjoy kar rahe hain rab di mehar. (This question made the song a hit. Everyone is enjoying it. God is great)." (sic)

A Childhood Memory That Shaped His Journey

Earlier, Varun had shared a heartfelt note reflecting on his connection with Border. He wrote, "I was just a kid in class four when I went to Chandan cinema and saw Border. It made such a big impact. I still remember the sense of national pride we all felt in the hall." (sic)

Nidhi Dutta Slams the Backlash

Backing the actor, producer Nidhi Dutta, daughter of filmmaker J.P. Dutta, strongly condemned the criticism. Resharing a post on X, she wrote, "Congratulations to all the ANTI NATIONALS THAT CAN PAY TO BRING DOWN AN ACTOR PLAYING A PVC OF THIS COUNTRY. This is YOUR FILM INDIA! Hope the audiences find and shame these people." (sic)

Congratulations to all the ANTI NATIONALS
THAT CAN PAY TO BRING DOWN AN ACTOR PLAYING A PVC OF THIS COUNTRY.
This is YOUR FILM INDIA! Hope the audiences find and shame these people https://t.co/PSSfjDZARZ

— Nidhi Dutta (@RealNidhiDutta) January 8, 2026

Allegations of a Paid Smear Campaign Cast a Shadow Over Border 2 

Leaked messages suggest an alleged paid smear campaign against Varun Dhawan ahead of Border 2, encouraging body-shaming and pre-planned criticism. The controversy raises serious questions about unethical PR tactics and the growing misuse of “film criticism” to manufacture outrage and influence public perception.

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More About Border 2 

Scheduled for a January 23 theatrical release, Border 2 boasts a powerful ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh.

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