Actor Varun Dhawan, ahead of his upcoming movie Border 2, met Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya`s family. The actor in the movie essays the role of the soldier Hoshiar Singh. He received the Param Vir Chakra for his gallantry during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
Varun Dhawan meets PVC Hoshiyar Singh`s family
Sharing a few candid pictures from his meeting with Singh`s wife and son, Varun wrote on his social media account, “Deeply honoured to meet PVC Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife Smt. Dhano Devi ji and his son Colonel Sushil Kumar Dahiya, receiving their blessings to carry forward the legacy of PVC Hoshiar Singh Dahiya is an incredible honour. I am truly and deeply grateful. Jai Hind.”
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The actor has prepared intensively to get into the character and do complete justice to the role inspired by the real-life war hero, Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. Varun earlier had stated that he had to undergo some intense training that included strength training, endurance work, and mobility.
Talking about his role, Varun had revealed that playing a soldier on screen required a certain level of physical and mental discipline. “Border 2 demanded a different level of physical and mental discipline, especially since we were shooting at real locations like Babina, and such situations really put you in the mindset of a soldier. You’re out there all day, often in tough conditions, so fitness becomes less about looking a certain way and more about stamina and recovery,” explained Varun.
Varun also stated that, along with Intense physical training, tried his best to keep his diet clean and simple, packed with high protein, healthy carbs, and of course, a lot of fluids to keep himself hydrated during the outdoor shoot. He said, “My routine had to be very functional, lots of strength training, endurance work, and mobility because the terrain and weather can not be kind. Diet-wise, I kept it very clean and simple: high protein, good carbs, and lots of hydration to sustain long outdoor shoots.”
About Border 2
In Border 2, Varun will be seen alongside Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty as the core cast of the movie. It also stars Medha Rana, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa and Anyaa Singh opposite them, respectively.
It is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series & J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films. Backed by a powerful production team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, Shiv Chanana and Binoy Gandhi, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh.
Inspired by the true events that shaped this war, Border 2 promises a stirring tribute to the courage, unity and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.
The movie is slated to get a theatrical release on 23 January 2026.
