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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Medha Rana? Meet actress who is 12 years younger than her Border 2 co-star Varun Dhawan
Medha Rana is the latest addition to the star cast of Border 2. The upcoming war film is headlined by Sunny Deol along with Varun Dhawan, Ahaan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh. Medha is paired opposite Varun in the Border sequel. The actress has been grabbing headlines for her association with the Border team and the fact that she is 12 years younger than him. If you are interested in learning more about the fresh face, here's all you need to know about her. Medha Rana's Bollywood debut with Border 2 Medha Rana is an aspiring actress and model who will be making her Bollywood debut with Border 2. The makers recently announced it on social media. The official Instagram handle of T-Series shared the news by saying, 'Every story finds its people. We're happy to welcome Medha Rana to the Border 2 family as the female lead opposite Varun Dhawan. Get ready for a monumental saga of courage and patriotism, as Border 2 arrives in cinemas on January 23, 2026.' Medha Rana began modelling at the age of 16 Born in December 1999, Medha Rana hails from Bengaluru. She is originally from Gurgaon. Medha comes from an army background. The young actress studied at the Army Public School. She then pursued a BBA specializing in finance and marketing from Christ University in Bengaluru. Medha began modeling at a young age. She was 16 years old back then. Medha was spotted at a fashion show in Chandigarh and later walked the ramps for various leading fashion designers. The Border 2 actress later shifted to Mumbai to pursue her acting career full-time. Medha Rana's previous works Medha Rana was a part of the Voot Select web series London Files (2022), which co-starred Arjun Rampal and Purab Kohli. In 2023, Medha appeared in Juhi Chawla and Babil Khan's 2023 Netflix movie, Fright Night Plan. Her other works include a documentary titled Dancing on the Grave and the Amazon miniTV series, Ishq In The Air, opposite Shantanu Maheshwari. Medha also collaborated with playback singers Armaan Malik and Anuv Jain for their respective music videos, Barsaat and Gul. ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Border 2 begins from November 25 in North India; Recce begins soon in Jammu and Srinagar
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fresh Face Alert: Medha Rana To Appear Opposite Varun Dhawan in ‘Border 2'!
/ Jul 29, 2025, 07:45PM IST The makers of the upcoming war drama 'Border 2' have confirmed the casting of Medha Rana as the female lead opposite Varun Dhawan. A debutant in Bollywood, Medha impressed the team with her strong emotional presence, impeccable regional dialect skills, and background in an Army family. With credits in web series like 'London Files', 'Friday Night Plan', and 'Ishq in the Air', she joins a stellar ensemble featuring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan by T-Series and JP Films and directed by Anurag Singh, 'Border 2' is not directly linked to the 1997 classic but promises to deliver a fresh, poignant narrative inspired by real-life heroism.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Meet Medha Rana: Varun Dhawan's Border 2 co-star is 12 years younger than him; did projects with Babil Khan-Arjun Rampal
Border 2 production banner T-Series has announced that actor Medha Rana is the latest addition to the film. Taking to Instagram on Monday, T-Series shared a photo of Medha and revealed that she will feature alongside actor Varun Dhawan in Border 2. Medha Rana has been a part of a few music videos. Medha Rana to star in Border 2 The caption read, "Every story finds its people. We're happy to welcome #MedhaRana to the #Border2 family as the female lead opposite #VarunDhawan. Get ready for a monumental saga of courage and patriotism, as Border 2 arrives in cinemas on January 23, 2026." Re-sharing the post on her Instagram Stories, she wrote, 'Immense gratitude.' Who is Medha? As per IMDb, Medha was born on December 25, 1999. Her Border 2 co-star Varun was born on April 24, 1987. They have an age difference of over 12 years. As per Rediff, Medha hails from an Army background. She was 16 years old when she started modelling in Bengaluru, where her father was posted. Medha later shifted to Mumbai. Medha's projects so far The actor is best known for her roles in London Files and Friday Night Plan. Medha made her acting debut with London Files. The series was released in 2022 on Voot Select. It starred Arjun Rampal and Purab Kohli. She played the character of Maya Roy. Medha also featured alongside Babil Khan in the film Friday Night Plan which released in 2023 on Netflix. The coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Vatsal Neelakantan was produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, under Excel Entertainment, along with Kasim Jagmagia. It also starred Juhi Chawla, Amrith Jayan, Aadhya Anand, Ninad Kamat, Ria Chaudhary, and Aditya Jain. She was also part of a Prime Video documentary series called Dancing on the Grave, based on a true crime, where she played a real-life character. She has been a part of a few music videos, including Armaan Malik's Barsaat, Anuv Jain's Gul and Aastha Gill's Dil Kissko Du. About Border 2 The sequel to the blockbuster film Border also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Pandey. Border 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J P Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta and is directed by Anurag Singh. The film is set to hit the big screen on January 23, 2026. Border chronicled a pivotal chapter from the 1971 India-Pakistan war. It also emerged as the highest-grossing film during its release.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Border 2': Medha Rana is Varun Dhawan's leading lady; here's all you need to know about the actress
The makers of 'Border 2' announced the addition of a new member— Medha Rana —to the cast of the film. The actress will be seen as Varun Dhawan 's love interest and one of the leading ladies in the movie. Following the announcement, netizens became interested in knowing more about the fresh face. Here's everything one needs to know about Medha Rana. Who is Medha Rana? Medha Rana is quite new to the film industry and is an aspiring actress. She made her debut with the show titled 'London Files.' It was released in the year 2022. The web show starred Arjun Rampal and Purab Kohli in the lead. The makers might have thought that she is the best fit for the role because she also comes from an army background. As per Filmibeat, the young talent hails from Bengaluru, and becoming an actress was always her dream. Reportedly, Rana, who was brought up in Gurgaon, started modelling at the age of 16. She has even appeared as the face of several brands. According to IMDb, she had featured in multiple TV commercials before bagging the role in the movie. The actress has featured in music videos like 'Gul' by Anuv Jain and 'Barsaat' by Armaan Malik. She has also worked in 'Friday Night Plan,' starring Babil Khan, and also starred in 'Ishq In The Air' opposite Shantanu Maheshwari. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Fully Loaded 4 BHK apts for 4.49 Cr(All Incl)* in Sec 104 ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo The age gap between Medha Rana and Varun Dhawan Medha Rana will be playing Varun's ladylove in the film. However, do you know the age gap between Dhawan and Rana? According to the report, the actress was born in December 1999, and as per IMDb, she is 26. Meanwhile, Varun turned 38 in April this year. Hence, the age gap is 12 years between them. The announcement and more about the film On Monday morning, T-Series made an official post on Instagram that read, "Every story finds its people. We're happy to welcome #MedhaRana to the #Border2 family as the female lead opposite #VarunDhawan. Get ready for a monumental saga of courage and patriotism, as Border 2 arrives in cinemas on January 23, 2026." Now, for the unversed, the cast of the film includes Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh , and Ahan Shetty . Backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 will hit theatres on January 23, 2026.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Varun Dhawan's new heroine in Border 2, Medha Rana and Anushka Sharma have something in common; here's what we know
Following the rise of fresh talents like Nitanshi Goel, Medha Shankr, Pratibha Ranta, and Aneet Padda, another newcomer is ready to make her big-screen debut, Medha Rana. Cast opposite Varun Dhawan in Border 2, the upcoming war drama, she is set to step into the spotlight. While the film is scheduled to release on January 23, 2026, curiosity has already begun to build, who is Medha Rana, why was she chosen, and where have audiences seen her before? Why Medha was picked for the role The makers of Border 2 have revealed how they were looking for someone who could naturally fit into the world of the story. Since the film is based on a real-life historical event, it required actors who could speak the regional dialect and carry deep emotions on screen. Producer Bhushan Kumar shared that Medha stood out during auditions. 'She had a strong grasp on the dialect and impressed us with her emotional depth. We truly believe she will bring realism and depth to the character,' he said. Another producer, Nidhi Dutta, added that Medha's sincerity and natural energy match the film's tone. 'She brings freshness and strength to the role,' she added. Medha Rana and Anushka Sharma have this in common Born on December 25, 1999, Medha Rana is originally from Bengaluru but grew up in Gurugram, Delhi. She comes from an army background and studied at Army Public School, Bengaluru, where she completed her senior schooling. Later, Medha pursued a BBA degree in finance and marketing from Christ University, Bengaluru. An interesting parallel, actor Anushka Sharma also studied at Army School, Bengaluru, and later pursued her graduation in arts from Mount Carmel College. Moreover, cricketer Devdutt Padikkal was a student in the same school before making it big in the IPL and representing India. Clearly, the school has been a stepping stone for many shining stars. From modeling to acting Medha's journey into modeling began unexpectedly. At just 13, she was shopping with her parents in a mall in Chandigarh when she met fashion stylist Prasad Bidapa. He encouraged her parents to consider modeling. While they didn't take it seriously at the time, it eventually became a stepping stone in her career. Work before Border 2 Though still new to films, Medha has done a few projects. She was seen in the Voot web series London Files and later in Netflix's Friday Night Plan. She also starred in the Amazon mini-series Ishq in the Air. In addition to acting, she has appeared in several ad campaigns and music videos. She was featured in Armaan Malik's song Barsaat and worked with brands like Lenskart and Cadbury. About Border 2 Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is set to release on January 23, 2026. The film is inspired by the Battle of Saragarhi, where 21 Sikh soldiers fought against thousands of Afghan tribesmen in 1897. Although the title may suggest otherwise, the film is not a direct sequel to the 1997 film Border. It features an all-new story, new characters, and a different war setting. Along with Varun Dhawan and Medha Rana, the cast also includes Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. Fans now wait to see who will be cast opposite the other two by T-Series and JP Films, Border 2 promises to be an emotional and powerful tribute to India's soldiers.
