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Border 2: Varun Dhawan does a round of 50 knuckle push-ups with Indian soldiers, actor's character details revealed
The set of Border 2 at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune recently turned into an unexpected arena of strength and camaraderie as actor Varun Dhawan joined real-life army cadets for a spontaneous push-up challenge—adding a fun and spirited moment to the film's intense third schedule.
In a candid behind-the-scenes video that's now grabbing attention online, what started as a 20 push-ups challenge with the cadets, Varun—cheerfully took on a round of 50 knuckle push-ups alongside nearly 30-40 cadets, matching their discipline and enthusiasm with playful competitiveness. What began as a fun break turned into a full-fledged show of physical grit, drawing loud cheers from the film crew and fellow cadets.
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Varun Dhawan's character details
A source says the actor will be essaying the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. It was quoted saying, 'Apart from holding look sessions with designer Sheetal Sharma, Varun met Indian officers, celebrated Army Day with them.'
It added, 'And [in conversations] tried to gain a deeper understanding of their lives. His scenes will begin with his departure from Sisana village in Haryana, joining the army, to his journey in the Indo-Pak war.'
The source continued, 'Varun's first scene includes a massive action sequence, with heavy artillery and guns, designed by Hollywood filmmaker Nick Powell.'
It added, 'Major Hoshiar Singh led from the front at Jarpal post in the Shakargarh sector and refused evacuation till the ceasefire, though he was heavily wounded.'
It further revealed, 'To encourage and motivate his men to stay strong and fight, he went from trench to trench, and even manned the machine gun on his own. His company fought back all the attacks, imposing heavy mortality on the Pakistani army.'
Currently being filmed at NDA, the Pune schedule marks a critical leg of the war epic Border 2. Known for his dedication and high-energy on-set presence, Varun's camaraderie with the cadets in this fun challenge reflects the actor's deep respect for the armed forces, something that remains central to the spirit of the film.
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Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 brings together an ensemble cast featuring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty.
Border 2 is backed by a stellar production team, including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. Directed by Anurag Singh, Presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with JP Dutta's J.P. Films, the sequel promises to take audiences on a spectacular journey of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice. The film continues the legacy of showcasing the heroism and undying spirit of the Indian soldiers.
Gear up for this monumental saga of patriotism and courage, as Border 2 storms into cinemas on January 23, 2026. Stay tuned as the Border team continues to march forward, bringing this epic story to life!
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