Varun Dhawan trains with real-life heroes for 'Border 2'

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, who is currently working on his upcoming film Border 2, is ensuring that he receives proper training from real-life heroes to bring authenticity to his role.

On January 15, in recognition of the 77th Indian Army Day, Varun took to Instagram to honor the brave soldiers of India.

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He shared a few pictures from the sets of Border 2, where he spent the day interacting with military personnel. His caption read, "Honoring the real heroes of India this #ArmyDay. Proud to be with them. #Border2 #prep."

Earlier in the day, his Border 2 co-star, Sunny Deol, also paid his respects to the Indian soldiers. On Instagram, Deol shared multiple videos and photos from his visit, where he could be seen chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" with the soldiers.

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Other images featured the actor engaging with the troops, taking photos, and even arm wrestling with them. In his post, Deol expressed, "Then, Now, and Forever Saluting the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our heroes. Happy Indian Army Day! #HindustanZindabad #ArmyDay."

Indian Army Day is a time to honor the sacrifices and service of the soldiers who protect the nation. This year’s celebrations highlighted India’s technological advancements and its commitment to self-reliance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his heartfelt wishes to the Indian Army on this significant day. In his message, Modi expressed deep gratitude for the soldiers' indomitable courage and sacrifices.

Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering courage of the Indian Army, which stands as the sentinel of our nation’s security. We also remember the sacrifices made by the bravehearts who ensure the safety of crores of Indians every day. @adgpi pic.twitter.com/LZa36V0QZf

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2025

He said, "Heartiest greetings of Army Day to the brave soldiers of the Indian Army, ex-servicemen, brave women and family members. The country is proud of the indomitable courage, sacrifice, and incomparable dedication of its soldiers towards the nation."

He further added, "The Indian Army's dedication and ability to face various challenges professionally has set high standards of service. Our army has a glorious history of dealing with the inaccessible borders of the country, disaster situations, and internal difficulties. As an organized, disciplined, and strong force, the Indian Army has established a unique identity in the world."