Synopsis
Varun Dhawan commemorates the 7th anniversary of his remarkable film 'October' with a heartfelt social media tribute, highlighting the film's exploration of love through silence and presence, and the impact of quiet devotion.Key Takeaways
- Varun Dhawan delivers a powerful performance in "October".
- The film explores themes of silent love and presence.
- "October" grossed over ₹ 500 million worldwide.
- It faced plagiarism allegations but was cleared by the Screenwriters Association.
- Varun is currently working on "Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai."
Mumbai, April 13 (NationPress) Varun Dhawan delivered one of the most unforgettable performances of his career in the 2018 film, "October".
He amazed audiences as he depicted the sorrow and turmoil of Danish Walia - a hotel management trainee who tends to his comatose colleague Shiuli (Banita Sandhu) in a uniquely devoted and unconventional way.
As this critically acclaimed film celebrated its 7th anniversary on Sunday, Varun shared a video montage of significant scenes from "October" on social media, accompanied by the phrase - "It was never about the grand gestures just presence that made all the difference."
The video was paired with a reflective message stating, "October...A tale that whispers through silence and stillness. It’s about the quiet kind of love that asks for nothing in return. A reminder that sometimes, the deepest bonds are born not out of words or moments shared, but in the silent hours of care, in standing by someone when no one else does. Love doesn’t always arrive with fireworks—sometimes, it lingers like a question… soft, patient, and unshakeably present."
The film featured Banita Sandhu as Shiuli, Gitanjali Rao as Shiuli's mother, Sahil Vedoliyaa as Dan's roommate, Ashish Ghosh as Dr. Ghosh,
Isha Chaturvedi as a fellow intern of Dan and Shiuli, and Prateek Kapoor as the interns' supervisor.
"October" debuted in theaters on April 13, 2018, earning over ₹ 500 million globally. Following its release, the filmmakers faced allegations of copying from Sarika Mene's Marathi drama "Aarti – The Unknown Love Story".
After a review by the Screenwriters Association, it found some similarities between the two films. Nevertheless, it cleared "October" of wrongdoing, stating that the real-life events that may have inspired both stories were not protected by copyright laws.
Currently, Varun is engaged in his father David Dhawan's project "Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai," alongside Pooja Hegde.
