If you've ever been told you're "not good enough" at the very thing you love most, Varun Dhawan's latest clapback to acting trolls is the story you need to hear today.
In the run-up to **Border 2**, Varun Dhawan has found himself at the center of relentless online criticism, with trolls questioning not just his film choices but his very ability to act.[1][5] Instead of simmering in silence, he chose a different route: he **confronted the noise head-on** and, in the process, dropped a lesson every creator, professional and dreamer can use. During a candid #VarunSays Q&A session on X, a troll took a swipe at him, asking if he was even serious about his "comeback" and telling him to stop doing "pathetic movies."[1][4][6] Varun's reply was anything but defensive. He acknowledged that the film in question "did work a little bit" and then cheekily urged the user to keep going to theatres, confidently adding that **Border 2 might just surprise them**.[1] No anger. No victim card. Just composure, humour and quiet self-belief. But that wasn't the only moment that defined his approach. When a fan praised his work and asked what he had learned from co-star **Sunny Deol**, Varun summed it up in one razor-sharp line: **"Ignore the noise and connect with the audience."**[5] That single sentence is more than a polite compliment to a senior actor. It's a mindset shift: - Instead of obsessing over trolls, focus on the people who *choose* to watch you. - Instead of proving yourself to critics, pour everything into your craft. - Instead of doom-scrolling negativity, listen to the audience that shows up for you. It's especially powerful in the context of **Border 2**, a film rooted in the 1971 war and the sacrifices of soldiers on both sides of the border.[3][5] While social media debates VFX quality, casting and legacy, Varun's focus appears firmly on telling a story of courage, loss and humanity.[2][5] That is exactly what he means by "connecting with the audience" – not through manufactured hype, but through emotion and authenticity. There's also a deeper takeaway here about **resilience in a hyper-critical world**: - You will be misunderstood. - Your failures will be magnified. - Your work will be dissected by people who may never step into the arena themselves. What you do next is what defines you. Varun's choice to respond with wit, respect and conviction – while still backing his upcoming film – is a reminder that growth doesn't come from pleasing everyone; it comes from **showing up anyway**. Now over to you: - Have you ever been trolled, doubted or written off for your work? - Do you think Varun did the right thing by answering his trolls publicly, or should celebrities ignore them completely? Share your thoughts in the comments, and if this story resonated with you or you know someone fighting their own "trolls," **share this post** with them – they might need this reminder to ignore the noise and keep going.Citations
1.https://jang.com.pk/en/56709-varun-dhawan-breaks-silence-on-backlash-ahead-of-border-2-release-news
2.https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/celebs/2026/Jan/03/netizens-troll-varun-dhawan-after-the-song-release-of-ghar-kab-aaoge
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pakistani-fan-asks-varun-dhawan-about-border-2-release-in-his-nation-actor-says-sunny-deol-ke-pak-mein-bhi-fans-hain-101767708201058.html
4.https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/varun-dhawan-says-he-is-pretty-close-to-janhvi-kapoor-shares-border-2-memories-with-ahan-shetty-and-diljit-dosanjh-1399693
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/border-2-star-varun-dhawan-on-what-he-learnt-from-sunny-deol-ignore-the-noise-and-connect-with-the-audience/articleshow/126381129.cms
6.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/varun-dhawan-asked-to-stop-doing-pathetic-movies-like-ssktk-by-netizen-border-2-actor-has-boss-reply-article-153404717
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