Varun Dhawan Celebrates 9 Years of Dishoom, Shares Unseen Pics With John Abraham
Varun Dhawan has come a long way in his career. Today, he took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as his action-comedy film Dishoom completed nine years. Marking the occasion, the actor shared a series of unseen behind-the-scenes photos with co-star John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandes on his Instagram, much to the delight of fans.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Varun shared candid snapshots and wrote, '9 years of Dishoom." Directed by Rohit Dhawan, Dishoom followed two officers on a mission to rescue a kidnapped Indian cricketer in the Middle East. Known for its high-octane action, stylized visuals, and bromance between its leads, the film was a box office success and earned a cult following over the years.
In 2019, Varun Dhawan responded to the news of Dishoom sequel. During the trailer launch of his upcoming movie Street Dancer 3D, he said, 'Actually, there is no truth to this at all."
According to the same report, the actor had refuted claims of collaborating with his brother and said, 'No, I am not in my brother's next film. He's making it with an entirely different cast. We don't have to work together in every film. You forget, I wasn't in his first film (Desi Boyz). I've only done one film with him. I had a ball shooting Dishoom with my brother. We'll work together again soon. But not on his next film."
Varun Dhawan recently shared a video announcing Diljit Dosanjh completing the shoot for Border 2. They are currently in Punjab. Border 2 aims to celebrate unsung stories from the Indian armed forces. It boasts of scale, emotion, and authenticity at its core, and promises to be a tribute to the spirit of the Indian soldiers. As filming continues across key locations, the team remains focused on crafting a cinematic experience that honours the legacy of the original while presenting a fresh and powerful narrative for a new generation.
The film is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. It is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in association with J.P. Dutta's J.P. Films. This sequel continues the legacy of honouring the heroism and indomitable spirit of Indian soldiers, taking audiences on a spectacular journey of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice.
He will be next seen in Karan Johar's production, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Janhvi Kapoor, Maniesh Paul, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf. Directed by Shashank Khatian, the film is all set to hit the big screens on September 12, 2025. It will be Varun and Janhvi's second collaboration after Nitesh Tiwari's 2023 romantic drama, Bawaal.
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