Border 2: Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife blesses Varun Dhawan, praises his portrayal ahead of release

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• Varun Dhawan praised by Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya's family for Border 2 role
• Border 2 features an ensemble cast and releases in theatres on January 23, 2026
• The film honors the 1997 hit Border with real war stories.

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Varun Dhawan’s upcoming war drama Border 2 has been making headlines not just for its ensemble cast and patriotic theme, but also for the heartfelt approval it has received from the family of the real-life war hero he portrays. Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife recently shared her admiration and blessings for Varun’s performance, saying the actor had respectfully and sincerely brought her late husband’s legacy to life on screen.

In a video message that has circulated online, the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardee’s wife was visibly moved as she praised Varun, saying in Hindi: “Tumne bahot badhiya kiya hai. Bahot badhiya, shabbash! Film bahot achi chalegi.” Her words amplify the emotional significance of Border 2, which tells stories rooted in true events and heroic sacrifices made during wartime.

Earlier, the gallantry award recipient's son, Colonel Sushil Kumar Dahiya, along with his family, expressed their appreciation, saying, "We just watched the Border 2 teaser and definitely Varun Dhawan has done justice. The teaser looks very promising, and it’s truly special for me and my family to see our legacy being told with such spirit and sincerity. Super excited to see the film. Wishing you and the entire team all the very best for the film."

Border 2 — presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with J.P. Dutta’s JP Films and directed by Anurag Singh — reunites many celebrated names in Hindi cinema. Alongside Varun Dhawan, the film features Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Anaya Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and others in pivotal roles that mirror courage, sacrifice and camaraderie.

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Scheduled to release in theatres on January 23, 2026, Border 2 serves as a continuation of the legacy of the original 1997 blockbuster Border, blending intense action with deeply emotional narratives rooted in India’s military history.