Varun Dhawan has often been subjected to trolling, including just before the release of his film ‘Border 2’ earlier this year. Up next, he will be seen in David Dhawan’s ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’. Recently, the filmmaker addressed the criticism and negativity surrounding Varun, noting how it faded following the box office success of ‘Border 2’.
David Dhawan reacts to Varun Dhawan’s trolling
Talking to Pinkvilla, David said, “But what happened? Everything fell flat, on the face!” I am in the picture because of him. Definitely, he has improved and is on the right track. And he knows the value of his work. (And he knows the value of his work.) He respects the people around him. He’s very careful and tries to give his best”.
Varun Dhawan shares how he deals with trolling
During the promotion of ‘Border 2’, Varun addressed the trolling coming his way. Speaking at the ‘Braves of the Soil’ tribute trailer launch, he explained how he manages online criticism while staying focused on his craft. The actor emphasized that social media reactions do not impact him, adding that he chooses to tune out the noise and let his work speak for itself. “I believe that you shut down the noise and just let your work do the talking. All these things keep happening. It doesn’t really matter. I don’t work for him. The thing I work for, I will find out on this Friday (I don’t work for this. What I work for, you will find out this Friday),” Varun said.Dhawan continued: “I believe in the film. It’s very important to make a good film. Obviously, numbers and all these things don’t concern me. But I believe that we have made a good film. That’s the most important thing.”
Varun Dhawan gears up for ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’
On the work front, Varun will next be seen in ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, alongside Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. It is set to release in theaters on May 22, 2026.
