Actor Varun Dhawan has addressed the recent controversies surrounding his interactions with female co-stars Kiara Advani and Alia Bhatt. The actor faced criticism after videos of him kissing Kiara on the cheek during a photoshoot and touching Alia’s belly at a live event went viral. While social media users accused him of crossing boundaries, Varun has clarified his stance, stating that the actions were either planned or carried out in good fun.
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Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Varun explained that he enjoys being playful with his co-stars in a positive environment, regardless of their gender. “If it’s done in a positive, happy environment, whether with a man or a woman, I enjoy it. I have fun with my male co-stars too, but no one talks about that,” he remarked.
Addressing the viral clip involving Kiara Advani, Varun revealed, “It was planned. Both Kiara and I posted that clip. It was for a digital cover, and they wanted some movement and action, so we planned that.” When asked why Kiara appeared surprised by the kiss, he replied, “She’s a good actress. It was completely planned. I’ll admit when things weren’t planned.”
Varun also reflected on another playful moment during the promotion of Jug Jugg Jeeyo, where he jokingly tried to push Kiara into a pool. Kiara had responded with a lighthearted “Stop it, ya,” and Varun emphasized that the action was spontaneous and part of his fun-loving nature. “That wasn’t planned; it was just my nature,” he admitted.
The actor also touched upon the criticism he received for holding Alia Bhatt’s belly during a live event, reiterating that his intentions were never inappropriate.
Meanwhile, Varun’s latest film, ‘Baby John,’ was released in theaters on December 25 and is getting good first reviews from the audiences.