Border 2 Producer Slams 'Anti-Nationals' Behind Paid Smear Campaign Against Varun Dhawan

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Varun Dhawan, star of the upcoming war drama Border 2, has been facing intense backlash on social media for his expressions in the film's song Ghar Kab Aaoge. A recent claim suggests that a paid smear campaign is being orchestrated against him, with some Instagram influencers allegedly being bribed to criticize his performance. Border 2 producer Nidhi Dutta has fired back at those behind the campaign, labeling them 'anti-nationals' for attempting to bring down an actor portraying a war hero in the film. In a statement on X, Dutta said: 'Congratulations to all the anti-nationals who can pay to bring down an actor playing a PVC of this country. This is your film, India!' The controversy comes as the film, directed by Anurag Singh and starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, is set to release on January 23. Varun Dhawan has responded to the criticism with a measured approach, saying 'these very questions made the song a hit. Everyone is enjoying it.' A Reddit user has shared a screenshot of a chat allegedly showing messages being sent to influencers, instructing them to criticize Varun's performance. The authenticity of the chat has not been verified. Meanwhile, Varun's response has only fueled speculation about the motivations behind the smear campaign. Border 2 is based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war and real-life events surrounding it. The film's release is expected to be a major event in the Indian film industry, with many eagerly anticipating its arrival in theaters.