Alia Bhatt has expressed her admiration for Border 2, joining the growing list of celebrities who have praised the film since its release. The actor took to Instagram Stories to share her review, calling the war drama a “beautiful film” and applauding the director and cast for delivering powerful performances on screen.
Along with a scene from the film featuring Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, Alia congratulated filmmaker Anurag Singh and highlighted the collective effort of the ensemble. Her message reflected both professional appreciation and personal pride, especially when she spoke about Varun, whom she referred to as a dear friend.
Varun Dhawan’s casting in Border 2 had earlier sparked strong reactions online. While many fans welcomed the announcement, others chose to troll the actor, particularly mocking his trademark smile. Varun responded with humour, addressing the memes during a live interaction and winning praise for his sportsmanlike attitude. Following the film’s release, the focus has shifted from online jokes to appreciation for his performance.
In the film, Varun portrays Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, an Indian Army officer from the 3 Grenadiers. His character’s emotional arc and intensity have been widely discussed by viewers. Medha Rana appears as his on-screen wife, Dhanvanti Devi Dahiya, adding emotional weight to the story.
Alia and Varun share a long professional history, having debuted together in Student of the Year 14 years ago. While Varun continues to receive praise for Border 2, Alia is preparing for her upcoming projects, including YRF’s Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War.
