Varun Dhawan is currently basking in the success of Border 2, in which he plays the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. Inspired by the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the film features several intense battlefield sequences. During the shoot of one such scene, the actor suffered a serious injury.
Varun Dhawan`s injury on set
On Thursday, Varun Dhawan shared a video from the sets of Border 2. In the clip, he is seen engaging in combat with a co-star playing a Pakistani army soldier. As the scene unfolds, Varun gets pushed towards a cameraman and, in an attempt to avoid colliding with the camera, lands hard on a rock, injuring his tailbone.
Sharing the video on Instagram, Varun wrote, “The worst injury I ever got on Border 2. I smashed my tailbone into a rock when I tried to avoid banging into the camera. It was the worst pain I ever felt. Thankful to my team for helping me continue that day. I could barely walk, but I kept going. Grateful for the journey.”
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Earlier, the actor had also shared a series of photos from the film’s sets, stating that Border 2 pushed him to his physical and emotional limits. He revealed that the making of the film coincided with a challenging phase in his life, marked by injuries and personal changes.
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Border 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with J.P. Films. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and is slated for release on January 23.
Varun Dhawan`s work front
Talking about Varun, post Border 2, he will be seen in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The film also stars Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur. It is all set to hit the screens on June 5. The film was earlier scheduled to release on April 10, 2026. For those who do not know, Hai Jawani Toh Pyaar Hona Hai is a hit song from David Dhawan`s film Biwi No 1, featuring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen. The name of the forthcoming drama is believed to have been inspired from this popular track. Touted to be a blend of a lighthearted narrative with romantic elements, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai reportedly shares a tale of a guy who was rejected by several women, but ends up getting help from God.
