Varun Dhawan accepts he was ‘insecure’ of Sidharth Malhotra while shooting Student Of The Year: ‘He was tall and handsome, I thought…’

Actor Varun Dhawan opens up about being insecure of Sidharth Malhotra while shooting for their debut film Student Of The Year.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | December 26, 2024 03:26 PM IST

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Varun Dhawan on feeling insecure of Siddharth Malhotra

Varun Dhawan made his big Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year in 2012, alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. However, being launched in a two-hero film clubbed with the negativity around nepotism wasn’t a cakewalk for the actor. In a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Varun opened up about his father David Dhawan’s revelation that he was upset due to Sidharth during the shoot of SOTY.

Reasoning his reaction, the actor said, “He was tall and wide, good looking, and there were two heroes in the film. At that time, I felt that he is amazing and looks handsome, so people will only watch him. Will people even notice me or not? What if my dream only stays a dream?”

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It was not just his looks that made Varun insecure, but also the huge debate surrounding nepotism in the film industry acted as a bonus factor. “Moreover, the negativity around nepotism also started at that time. So during that time, I hadn’t planned anything before I entered the industry, I only knew that I’ve worked hard and I am deserving, but people were saying something else. The reception has not always been flowery, that’s what people feel. But, I have had to fight that a lot. No matter what happens, I will keep fighting,” the actor added.

Therefore, he had to fight through the challenges and prove his talent to the audience with his work and successful films. Varun shared, “However, I had to fight it hard at that time through my performance and work. When my films started working, then that perception broke. Papa ne bhi baad mai kaam diya, par mai jitna bhi bol lu, logon ko vahi lagega.”

Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan’s latest film Baby John, directed by Kalees, hit the theatres on Wednesday. But, the film has received an underwhelming response from critics. Also featuring Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff and Wamiqa Gabbi in pivotal roles, the action-drama is a remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil film Theri.

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