Tanmay Bhatt’s candid jab at Ranveer Singh makes Varun Dhawan laugh
A joke, a burst of laughter and a viral reaction. Tanmay Bhatt’s latest comment related to Varun Dhawan has again reignited the conversation around the ongoing Don 3 controversy and has sparked controversy on social media.
don 3 The saga may still be going on behind the scenes, but the internet has got a new subplot to get excited about. Days after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) withdrew its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh don 3 Amid the controversy, comedian Tanmay Bhatt was seen making a cheeky joke which many believe was directly targeted at the actor.
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The moment was revealed in a YouTube video featuring Varun Dhawan, Rohan Joshi, Piyush Sharma and Zakir Khan. Praising Varun’s professionalism, Tanmay casually commented that he has exactly the qualities filmmaker Farhan Akhtar would be looking for “right now”. He never completed his sentence, but he didn’t need to. The room erupted in laughter and social media immediately took to the airwaves about the Don 3 controversy.
What did Tanmay Bhatt say?
The viral moment came when Tanmay congratulated Varun for being “professional, committed and reliable” despite being a leading Bollywood star.
He then added that these were “exactly the kind of qualities” that Farhan Akhtar was looking for at this time. Before he could finish his thought, everyone in the room started laughing loudly, turning the half-baked punchline into a joke.
Watch the video here:
The fun didn’t stop here. One person said “Don No. 1”, while another jokingly said, “Main tera Don” – a playful nod to Varun’s film I am your hero. Varun happily joined in, repeating the phrase and laughing along, a reaction that soon became a topic of discussion online.
Why is the clip going viral?
As expected, social media users had a lot to say. Some people saw this joke as a light-hearted reference don 3 The result, while others took it as confirmation that Bollywood’s biggest ongoing casting controversy has entered meme territory.
Comments ranged from witty one-liners to elaborate theories. One user jokingly said don 3 It should be renamed “Saridon” due to the headaches associated with the project, while others focused on Varun’s amusing reaction and Tanmay’s perfectly timed punchline.
The clip quickly spread across platforms, with many viewers analyzing every expression and laughing in search of hidden meaning.
What’s happening in the Don 3 controversy?
The viral moment comes in the backdrop of the ongoing controversy over Ranveer Singh’s exit don 3.
Earlier this month, FWICE withdrew its non-cooperation directive against the actor following requests from the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPAA) and Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA). Now the matter is expected to be investigated by IMPAA.
According to IMPAA president Abhay Sinha, the producers’ body will review documents related to the pre-production expenses of the film and examine the contractual agreements between the parties before reaching any decision. Farhan Akhtar’s team has already contacted the association and it is expected that a committee will investigate the claims.
While the official controversy continues behind closed doors, the internet is more interested in decoding Tanmay Bhatt’s joke and Varun Dhawan’s reaction. In true Bollywood fashion, an absurd comment came to be watched almost as closely as the controversy.