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Ahead of the release of Bollywood’s upcoming war drama film Border 2, a special and emotional moment emerged during its promotional events when the film’s lead actor Varun Dhawan met the wife of Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a hero of the 1971 India Pakistan war, and received her blessings. A video of this meeting went viral on social media, in which the Major’s wife praised Varun for his role and wished success for the film, making the moment a topic of discussion among audiences on all sides.
In Border 2, Varun Dhawan will be seen portraying the character of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who was a brave officer of the Indian Army and was known for his valor during the 1971 war. During a promotional event held before the release, when Varun Dhawan met the Major’s wife, she appreciated the actor’s performance and said, “You have done very well, well done, the film will do very well,” while placing her hand on Varun’s head and blessing him. In this emotional moment, Varun respectfully accepted her blessings, and viewers are widely praising his values and conduct.
This meeting became especially significant because after the release of songs and promotional material for Border 2, some social media users had expressed negative reactions to Varun Dhawan’s acting. In such a situation, the affectionate support and blessings of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife are being seen as a positive turn amid the criticism. The video shows that when Varun asked her whether she liked his work, she clearly said that both the film and the actor’s performance were excellent.
Border 2 is a large scale film featuring several prominent actors including Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, and it is scheduled to release in cinemas on January 23, 2026. The film is directed by Anurag Singh and is a sequel to the 1997 blockbuster film Border, which depicted patriotism and stories of soldiers’ bravery. Based on the real life story and courage of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, the film has already begun creating an emotional connection with audiences even before its release, especially when the real military family has themselves expressed respect and encouragement for the portrayal of his character.
This incident shows that when real life bravery combines with cinematic representation, it becomes a moment of pride and respect not only for an actor but also for the entire film team and the audience. The blessing given by Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife to Varun Dhawan proved to be inspiring not just for the actor but is also encouraging viewers to adopt a positive outlook toward the film, raising hopes for a strong response upon its release.
