Varun Dhawan Opens Up About Personal Guidance From Wife Natasha Dalal
While promoting his latest film 'Border 2', actor Varun Dhawan has revealed a piece of personal guidance from his wife Natasha Dalal that has profoundly influenced his approach to public life. According to the popular Bollywood star, Dalal consistently encourages him to maintain an air of mystery by consciously limiting his public appearances and social media activity.
The Philosophy of Restraint
Dalal's belief centers on the idea that restraint would ultimately allow Dhawan's professional work to shine brighter than constant personal visibility. Recalling her words during an interview with OTT Play, Varun shared, "She was like... woh hamesha bolti hai, 'I knew it, you always have it in yourself. Bas tumhe khud ko challenge karna hai.' Abhi yahi hai ki zyaada post mat karo, zyaada dikho mat. Zyaada bolo mat. Ghar pe bhi bolti hai zyaada bolo mat, bahaar bhi bolti hai zyaada bolo mat."
Translated to English, this means: "She always says, 'I knew it, you always had it in you. You just need to challenge yourself.' Now she keeps telling me not to post too much, not to be seen too much, not to speak too much. She says this at home and outside as well."
Sunny Deol Echoes the Same Guidance
Interestingly, Dhawan revealed that his 'Border 2' co-star Sunny Deol offered him almost identical advice about maintaining a quieter public presence. The actor found it particularly amusing that both his wife and the veteran Bollywood star were aligned on this philosophy.
Sharing this coincidence with evident humor, Varun laughed and said, "Haan, Sunny sir aur dharam patni same baat bolte hai," which translates to "Yes, Sunny sir and my wife say the exact same thing."
Salman Khan's Prediction That Came True
Before the release of 'Border 2', Varun Dhawan faced significant online trolling that left him feeling uncertain about his career trajectory. During this challenging phase, he reached out to superstar Salman Khan, who responded with remarkable confidence and reassurance.
Recalling their conversation, Dhawan shared, "I got a call from Salman bhai at night, and he was just laughing. He just told me, 'Good things are about to come.'"
After the film received strong audience reception, Salman Khan called again with a heartfelt message that deeply moved Varun: "I am proud of you, beta." Dhawan admitted this validation meant a great deal to him, adding, "That was a very defining moment for me because he doesn't praise people easily."
From Criticism to Applause
The 'Badlapur' actor noted that many of the same voices that criticized him before the film's release later applauded his performance once audiences had the opportunity to watch 'Border 2'. With encouragement from his closest personal circle and validation from an industry superstar, the journey of 'Border 2' transformed into a deeply personal milestone for Varun Dhawan.
'Border 2' Box Office Collection
The Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan starrer war drama opened to an impressive Rs 30 crore at the box office, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. The film's makers strategically capitalized on the Republic Day holiday, which worked significantly in their favor.
According to the latest Sacnilk report, the movie has now earned Rs 1.75 crore at the box office, demonstrating sustained audience interest in the patriotic war drama.
About 'Border 2'
Directed by Anurag Singh, 'Border 2' features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. While Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan portray Indian Army officials in the film, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty play Indian Air Force and Indian Navy officers respectively.
The highly anticipated film was released in theaters nationwide on January 23, 2026, marking another significant entry in India's patriotic cinema landscape.
