A heartwarming moment between the wife of war hero Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya and actor Varun Dhawan has gone viral, capturing the attention of the nation. The interaction took place at a pre-release event for the upcoming film "Border 2," where Dhawan portrays Major Dahiya, a Param Vir Chakra awardee who fought in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
In the touching video, Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya's wife is seen blessing Varun Dhawan and praising his performance. With a warm smile, she said, "Tumne bahot badhiya kiya hai. Bahot badhiya, shabbash! Film bahot achi chalegi (You have done a great job, Very good, bravo! The film is going to do really well)". Dhawan, visibly moved by the gesture, respectfully bent down and thanked her.
The video quickly gained traction on social media, with many praising it as a genuine and reassuring moment ahead of the film's release. The blessings from the war hero's wife are seen as a symbolic endorsement of Dhawan's portrayal and the film itself.
"Border 2" is a sequel to the 1997 film "Border," directed by J.P. Dutta. The new film is directed by Anurag Singh and features Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty alongside Varun Dhawan. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. "Border 2" revisits the themes of courage and sacrifice depicted in the original, drawing inspiration from real-life events of the 1971 war. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 23, 2026.
This moment of appreciation arrives amidst some online criticism of Dhawan's performance in the song "Ghar Kab Aaoge". Some social media users had allegedly been encouraged to post negative comments about Dhawan's expressions in the song. The song is recreated by Mithoon, with additional lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. The new rendition features vocals by Arijit Singh, Roop Kumar Rathod, Vishal Mishra, and Diljit Dosanjh.
Despite the criticism, the blessings from Major Dahiya's wife serve as a powerful affirmation of Dhawan's dedication to the role and the film's potential to honor the legacy of the war hero. The film aims to capture the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
