Border 2: DYK, Varun Dhawan Injured His Tailbone While Shooting The Battle Of Basantar? Actor Shares Interesting Anecdotes

Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Border 2, Varun Dhawan hosted a Q&A session titled VarunSays on X (formerly known as Twitter), offering fans an exclusive glimpse into his preparation and dedication for the role. During the session, he shared some heartfelt insights about his journey and the effort he’s investing in bringing authenticity to his character.

Varun Dhawan Injured His Tailbone While Shooting For Border 2

A fan asked what physical preparation was required for his role in Border 2, to which VD said, “Bahut prepare karna tha. I injured my tailbone while shooting the Battle of Basantar. I spent 40 days in Babina filming with real soldiers.” He revealed the physical challenges and the commitment to realism he’s aiming for.

Bahut prepare karna tha. I infact injured my tail bone while shooting the battle of Basantar. I shot 40 days in Babina for that with real soldiers #varunsays https://t.co/zsuKYZSOVl

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 6, 2026

He further explained his approach to playing a Param Veer Chakra awardee. The Baby John actor said, “Hey Rocky, playing a PVC in Border 2, I couldn’t put any of myself into it. Our jawans lead a very different life from us. I was just guided by the army and tried to be honest in the moment. #VarunSays #Rocky.” This demonstrates his respect for the soldiers’ sacrifices and his effort to portray their lives authentically.

Hey Rocky playing a pvc in border 2 i couldn’t put any of me our jawans lead a very different life from
Us.i was just guided by the army and tried to be honest in the moment #varunsays https://t.co/zEU2I0cELj

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 6, 2026

Varun Being Praised By Real Life Soldier

Fan interactions also reflected admiration for his dedication. One user commented, “@Varun_dvn, I am also a soldier. Your acting is very good in #Border2. Do your work so quietly that success itself makes the noise.” To which Varun replied humbly, “Thank u sir. Ek soldier ne bol diya, usse zyada kuch nahi chaiye mujhe. #VarunSays”

Thank u sir. ❤️🙏🫡. Ek soldier ne bol diya usse zyada kuch nahi chaiye mujhe #varunsays https://t.co/Y6vZ6DxV6M

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 6, 2026

Through these quotes, it’s clear that Varun Dhawan’s commitment to his craft is fueled by a profound respect for the armed forces and a desire to honour their sacrifices. His honest reflections reveal an actor dedicated not just to entertaining but to authentically portraying the resilience of India’s soldiers.

About Border 2

Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 brings together a powerful ensemble led by Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh. Border 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in association with J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films. Backed by a powerful production team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh. Gear up for this monumental saga of patriotism and courage, as Border 2 storms into cinemas on January 23rd 2026.

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