Border 2, the sequel to JP Dutta’s iconic 1997 blockbuster Border, has been released in the theatres on January 23, 2026. The movie has left the audience excited with the arrival announcement only, and it brought back Sunny Deol to the screens along with new-age actors like Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.
All the actors will be playing the roles of real-life heroes from the Air Force, Army, and Navy. There had been a whole lot of buzz around the movie, and reports claimed there would be de-aged cameos by certain actors from the original, along with songs from it. Well, what grabbed the attention was Varun Dhawan’s role as Major Hoshiar Singh.
Whose role is Varun Dhawan playing in Border 2?
Since the time the movie, Border 2, was announced, Varun Dhawan has been trolled for his role in the movie, with allegations about negative paid PR being around. People went on a meme fest, claiming Varun Dhawan to be a ‘misfit’ for the role. Varun’s co-stars have come forward to support him, and amid this, let’s have a look at the real-life hero, Major Hoshiar Singh.
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