When Varun Dhawan’s Border 2 smile became a meme, Salman Khan intervened. Description
Amidst the fierce criticism on social media after the release of Border 2 trailer, Varun Dhawan opened up about the support he received from Salman Khan. The actor elaborated on how Khan’s personal praise after the film’s success became a defining moment for him.

Actor Varun Dhawan had to face a lot of online trolling after the trailer release. border 2Specifically targeting his smile, which soon became a meme. Despite initial criticism, the film’s reception changed dramatically after its theatrical release, with Dhawan receiving widespread praise for his performance.
On Thursday, during a press conference held with the entire team of Border 2, the actor spoke openly about this experience and the personal support he received from Salman Khan.
Reply to online trolling
At the press event, Dhawan addressed the online backlash, noting the prevalence of trolling in today’s digital environment. He commented that such criticism has become a trend and while some people take it well, others do not. He shared that he decided not to internalize the negative comments and maintained a positive attitude throughout the ordeal.
Salman Khan’s support
Dhawan revealed that the trolling in the trailer was specifically focused on his smile, which he accepted without complaint. During this challenging phase, Salman Khan reached out to offer support. Dhawan recalled, “When all this was going on, I got a call from Salman bhai at night. He was just laughing and said, ‘Good things are about to come.’ His advice and confidence mean a lot to me.”
He said Khan’s gesture reassured him and helped him remain optimistic in the face of public scrutiny.
Khan after the release of Border 2
after border 2 was released and it started receiving positive reviews from both critics and audiences battle of galwan The actor once again reached out to Dhawan.
Sharing the content of their conversations, border 2 The actor said, “When the film released and did so well, he called me again and said, ‘I’m so happy for all of you.’ He said something that’s very close to my heart – he said, ‘I’m proud of you, son.’ It was 2 o’clock in the morning and I stood up on my bed. That was one of the most defining moments for me because he doesn’t praise people easily. There is a twist in his praise too. He didn’t have to do that, but him saying that gave me a lot of confidence.”
Border 2: Cast and Storyline
border 2Directed by Anurag Singh, this film is based on the backdrop of the India-Pakistan war of 1971. It stars Sunny Deol, Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Anya Singh and Sonam Bajwa, and is produced by T-Series Films and Jaypee Films.
The film received positive response from audiences and critics alike. With its critical success and worldwide box office earnings exceeding Rs 430 crore, border 2 Established itself as a major commercial success.

