Border 2 is making its way. The buzz is there. The recent song launch event for ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ has shaped a jolly narrative around the film—thanks to Sunny Deol’s monumental presence. The event was further graced by the other stars from the film, including Ahan Shetty and Varun Dhawan. All set to release during the Republic weekend, netizens are hailing the film and Sunny Deol’s commanding zeal as unforgettable.
All that is there, some glimpses of Varun Dhawan have also found a spot—but a backfiring one. We are, however, wondering why? Why do we not let an artist have his moment to perform? To showcase? Varun Dhawan dropped glimpses from the song sequence “Ghar Kab Aaoge” on his Instagram handle. Soon after he did, the actor received an array of negative comments.
The Old Is Gold Narrative
Undoubtedly, emotion takes precedence—Border has etched itself into our collective memory, its songs resonating deep within our souls. Yet, clinging too tightly to the ‘old is gold’ sentiment can sometimes feel misplaced, even stifling, and may inadvertently dampen the excitement surrounding a new film’s release. Every cinematic creation is the culmination of tireless effort at every hierarchy of its making, and when a film succeeds, the triumph belongs to all involved. The classics certainly have the momentum, but it is the new that showcases the interplay of past and present. Embracing this evolution helps us better understand it.
The OG Border cast will undoubtedly keep its place. However, we have to acknowledge the time we live in—a time marked by transformation and rampant innovation. Instead of being stuck in the past and reminiscing about the good old days, let us drop the ‘old is gold’ talk and fully embrace the new age in its spirit.
Dear Viewers, Give Varun Dhawan His Fair Chance To Perform
Someone wrote that he can’t take Varun Dhawan seriously. It followed other vicious comments as well. Right—but that is because the kind of movies he has done earlier—most scripts demanded a comic presence of Dhawan. Here, with Border 2, we believe he is aiming to shift his craft as an actor. However, the song sequence that he has dropped involves emotions that are ‘bittersweet.’ Where they know they might lose their lives, yet they put it up with a smile and make it their anthem to breathe.
Instead of casting everything in a negative light, we should collectively allow artists the time and freedom to grow, granting them the space to experiment and perform. Constructive criticism is valuable, but when it becomes a means to undermine an artist’s spirit—especially before a film has even been released—it loses its grace and purpose.
