Varun Dhawan Pays Tribute to India’s True Heroes on Army Day While Preparing for ‘Border 2’

Synopsis

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan honors India's true heroes on Army Day while preparing for his upcoming film 'Border 2'. He shared moments with soldiers, recognizing their sacrifices and courage. Army Day commemorates the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. 'Border 2' promises to continue the legacy of the original film, focusing on pivotal historical events.

Key Takeaways

Varun Dhawan honors soldiers on Army Day.
'Border 2' is a sequel to a historic war film.
Army Day is celebrated every January 15 in India.
The film is directed by Anurag Singh.
It draws inspiration from the Kargil War of 1999.

Mumbai, Jan 15 (NationPress) Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, currently gearing up for “Border 2”, took time to honor the “real heroes” of India on Army Day this Wednesday.

Varun shared two photos on Instagram, one of which features the “Baby John” actor posing alongside soldiers next to a tank.

“Honoring the real heroes of India this #ArmyDay. Proud to be with them. #Border2 #prep,” he captioned the post.

Army Day is commemorated annually in India on January 15, celebrating the historic takeover of the Indian Army by Lieutenant General Kodandera M. Cariappa, who later became Field Marshal, from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief, on January 15, 1949.

The day is marked with parades and military displays across the nation, particularly in New Delhi and at military headquarters.

On the cinematic front, Varun is set to appear in “Border 2”, featuring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahaan Shetty.

This film, directed by Anurag Singh, serves as a sequel to the acclaimed 1997 epic war film “Border”, which focused on the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, originally directed by J. P. Dutta.

Original cast members included Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, among others.

“Border 2” is produced by an impressive team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. It is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in collaboration with JP Dutta’s J.P. Films, ensuring that the sequel maintains the legacy of the original while promising an extraordinary cinematic journey.

The storyline of ‘Border 2’ appears to draw inspiration from the 1999 Kargil War, which began when Pakistani forces crossed the Line of Control and seized Indian land in the Kargil district.