Varun Dhawan feels late actor-singer Frank Sinatra’s sprit!

Actor Varun Dhawan, who had shot for some portions of forthcoming dance flick ABCD 2 in Las Vegas, evidently had a paranormal experience while sleeping in his hotel suite in the Sin City.
 

Sources close to the actor claim that the suite in which Dhawan had been put up, had been a favorite of legendary actor-singer Frank Sinatra during his glory days and the local staff had said Varun stories about how Sinatra's spirit still haunts the suite. Though Varun laughed off the stories, it seems that one night, when Varun went to the suite to sleep after a tough day on the sets, he started hearing someone singing songs in the suite and even the door creaked open on its own! Unnecessary to say, this experience left Varun shaken, who is still unconfident about whether it was actually Sinatra's spirit or his own imagination.
 

It seems that Sinatra would often stay in the same suite, which was later named the 'Sinatra Suite', whenever he would come to Vegas to perform and legend has it that his spirit has not 'checked out' of the suite ever since.

I declared my love for Varun Dhawan years ago: Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor might have been linked with Aditya Roy Kapur ever since they starred in Aashiqui 2, but it seems that once upon a time, Shraddha's heart beat for her ABCD 2 co-star Varun Dhawan!

  

Go into detail on the same, Shraddha told that she and Varun were good friends during their childhood as they used to meet up on film sets and that at the time, Shraddha had a big infatuation on Varun and also said him 'I love you' in reverse, to which the little Varun strictly replied 'No' before running away from the spot.

Shraddha told that while shooting for the forthcoming dance film ABCD 2, she suddenly remembered the incident and the two had a big laugh over it.

‘Unseen’ side of Varun Dhawan in Badlapur!

In his earlier three films, Varun Dhawan has played a typical Hindi movie hero – a lot of naach gaana and romance. But Badlapur, he goes badass. We’ll see an ‘unseen’ side of Varun Dhawan and it brings out the actor within him.

Talking about his last three films, Varun tells, “The characters I played in my previous three films were an extension of the kind of person I am in real life. But Badlapur is something that I will be probably when I become a father.”

In other words, we can say intense and mature. Varun adds that Badlapur is a pure piece of art and that he is pleased with the way director Sriram Raghavan has graphed his character.

In real life, Varun does forgive but doesn’t forget and this is the only resemblance he finds with his character Raghu from Badlapur.

Arjun Kapoor cheers his peers – Varun, Sidharth and Ranveer!

In the late 80s-early 90s, there was a wave of new actors – Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn — who stormed in and took over the box office. The recent past too has witnessed of many new names — Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Sushant Singh Rajput and Tiger Shroff – who have shot to fame, ensuring Bollywood Generation Next is pretty much in place.

But this time, there is much bonhomie among the teenagers. For example, Arjun Kapoor cheers loudly for his peers. “Competition is good,” tells Arjun, “but there are lot of films being made, so why get bogged down by comparisons and discussions? Each one of us is in a profession that so many people dream to be in. We are fortunate enough to have placed our first step. Why wish ill and bring in negative energy?”

With a 100-crore success in 2 States behind him and a Tevar to look forward to, Arjun is generous in his praise for his colleagues. He tells, “I saw Sidharth’s Hasee Toh Phasee and loved his work so much that I woke him from his sleep and congratulated him. His Ek Villain is looking interesting too. I was upset for a long time that I couldn’t see Varun’s Main Tera Hero but it will be interesting to watch his Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya. And Ranveer, of course, is a brother after Gunday, and I always look forward to his work. I am very excited about him doing Kill Dil.”

Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor pair up for ABCD sequel!

Shraddha Kapoor will be moving from one Student Of The Year alumni – Sidharth Malhotra in June release Ek Villain – to another: Varun Dhawan, with whom she will start shooting in July for ABCD 2.

The first Shraddha-Varun feature is a sequel to the 3D dance film ABCD – Any Body Can Dance, which proved to be a sleeper success last year. Now, director Remo D’Souza has joined hands with Disney India’s studio business for the sequel.

Remo is, of course, a notably demanding choreographer and one has never really seen Shraddha do an elaborate dance number in movies yet. The scaled up sequel which retains Prabhudeva from the original cast is slated to be shot extensively in Las Vegas with over 10 songs and dance sequences. Looks like Shraddha will have no choice now but to dance up a storm.

Is Varun Dhawan to be blamed for Alia’s wardrobe malfunction?

At the Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania trailer launch, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan behaved like small kids, super excited, hyper active and just unstoppable. They pulled and pushed one another, lifted each other and then… BAM! Alia Bhatt suffers wardrobe malfunction. All thanks to Varun Dhawan.

All was going good and everyone was seemed to have been enjoying until an overenthusiastic Varun Dhawan decided to lift his on-screen babe, thus leading to an unfortunate peek-a-boo.

Alia’s salwar was really transparent and as Dhawan Jr lifted her up, Miss Bhatt’s undies flashed through the salwar. And visibly our camera men went clickety - click at the opportunity.

In the meantime, we hear that, Alia is very disappointed with her HSKD co-star and has asked Varun not to lift her in public at any more events and that he should take her permission before doing such a thing.  

Alia Bhatt, we do not think that your wardrobe malfunction was that bad, keeping in mind the material and nature of the outfit. 

Varun Dhawan woos Alia Bhatt in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya!

The first look of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania is out and sees Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan pair up once again, after Student Of The Year.

Karan Johar posted the poster telling, “Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania’…first look! starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt… trailer out 26th May!! Release… 11th July.”

While Varun plays the character of Humpty Sharma, a cricket freak, Alia Bhatt plays Kavya, a punjabi girl who is obsessed with Kareena Kapoor.

The romantic comedy is directed by Shashank Khaitan and is produced by Karan Johar (Dharma Productions). It is all set to hit the big screen on July 11.

Entertainingly, both Alia and Varun’s respective last films, 2 States and Main Tera Hero, were super hits.

SRK is my role model for film marketing, says Varun Dhawan!

Varun Dhawan, who went all out for the publicity of his latest release "Main Tera Hero", tells megastar Shah Rukh Khan is his role model when it comes to film marketing.

"My role model for marketing films is Shah Rukh Khan. He is unbelievable. Look at how he marketed 'Chennai Express', told Varun.

In "Main Tera Hero", Bollywood's other beloved Khan, Salman, has lent his voice. Isn't he a role model for Varun?

"He is a role model for not just me but every young actor. More than anything else he's a tremendous human being. He just called up Dad and said, 'I want to do something for Varun.' Dad gave him the voice of god. We didn't want Salman to help market the film," told the young actor.

"Main Tera Hero" is directed by Varun's father David Dhawan. The latter had a health scare during the film's shoot in Bangkok and Varun tells he is not happy with the fact that his father has not been taking care of his health.

"I've actually inherited my energy level from him. But he's not physically fit enough to carry off the energy. I tell him to get fitter. I take him to the gym with me. But not frequently enough.

"To add to his weight woes, he is a foodie. But he has cut down on his food. The only reason I am talking about it is because I'm desperate for him to get fitter. Lots of his friends tell him to change his lifestyle. I feel if he reads what his son is saying, he will take care of his health," he further added.

Varun is also close to his brother Rohit. Any plans of working with him?

"I definitely want to work with him. When the time is right, we will. But nothing planned right now," he told. 

Remo D'Souza wants known actor to play lead in 'ABCD 2'!

Choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'Souza, who is all set to start "ABCD 2" shooting, wants to cast a known actor to play the lead in the sequel.

There are reports that "Student Of The Year" fame actor Varun Dhawan has been approached to play the lead in the sequel to India's first 3D dance movie "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance".

"For the lead actor (for 'ABCD 2'), talks are still going on (with actors)... We are searching for a known actor," Remo said journalists here at an event organized by Josh Foundation for NGO kids.

"Lets see who agrees to it," he further added.

"ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance", which released last year, was a hit and featured choreographers like Prabhudheva, Ganesh Acharya and Salman Yusuff Khan.

Remo told the sequel will have the original cast and some new actors will also be roped in.

"If I talk about its cast then you will get to see Prabhudheva, Ganesh Acharya, Dharmesh, Lauren (Gottlieb) and Punit (Pathak) again in the part two. Some new actors will also be roped in. The talks are going on," told Remo.

I just feel like an actor now, says Varun Dhawan!

He sailed into Bollywood riding on the hit film "Student Of The Year" (SOTY), but the success of his first film has not influenced Varun Dhawan.

"I think it is too early for all that (stardom). I just feel like an actor now and whose performance people really liked, hence they want to support and love (me). I feel it is important for me to support things, which I believe in," Varun said.

He is the son of director-producer David Dhawan, known for movies like "Hero No.1", and Varun is proud of his film legacy, but points out that he cannot take a piggy ride on his dad's successful career.

Measuring success with practical yardstick, the youngster told, "I am my father's son. It is not my fault that my father happens to be famous and good at his job. I am proud to have a father like him. At the same time I have to make my own space. If you don't achieve, then people won't care. I think each person has their own journey to fulfill."

For his next, he has teamed up with his father in "Mein Tera Hero". After that Karan Johar, who launched him in his directorial project SOTY, has roped him in for his next project.

"I feel very privileged and happy that these people are there. They are ready to experiment and try things, which are amazing for new talent," told the 26-year-old.

Thanks to the success of his film, he has bagged couple of brand endorsements too. He is endorsing chat application - We Chat - along with Parineeti Chopra and is also seen in Coca Cola new ad.

Varun likes to do launch when he is free.

"I think it is good to spread social awareness and be in touch with current trend. As a person, who is in the public view, if you are not up-to-date, you will get outdated. I guess when I am not working and have the time to do this, I will do it," he told.

How do you de-stress yourself?

"I watch movies, read a book, surf the net...I love traveling, I can go for a holiday or spend time with the family," he told.

I feel issues like naxalism and terrorism should be seen in cinema, says Varun Dhawan!

Even though his father David Dhawan is known for making incredible comedies, Varun Dhawan feels he can relate more with darker cinema and that he would love to do those kinds of roles in the future.

Varun who’s debut movie Student Of The Year which is dircted by Karan Johar, told, “I would like to do more darker, edgier and realistic movies. I liked ‘Kahaani’, ‘Dev D’, and ‘Shaitan’. It’s an art to do romantic movies also, but given a chance I would love to do darker films. I want to do something different and not what everyone is doing.”

This youngster is well aware of the problems plaguing the nation and advocates that burning issues should get prominence in movie scripts.

“I like dark cinema. I feel issues like naxalism and terrorism should be seen in cinema. I feel that it will be great if cinema can give solutions to this. Even if a movie gives a moral message, I will definitely do it,” he added.

SRK is an institution of acting, says Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan who will be seen in ‘Student of The Year’, was also an assistant director to Karan Johar on the shoot of My Name Is Khan. He tells he learned a lot from Shahrukh Khan at that time.

Varun told, “During that film, his script used to be scribbled with notes. I used to take the scripts to him and asked him what it is? It was all his references, his homework. So we could just learn by looking at him.”

“He is an institution of acting, the way he functions, the way he goes about his work, you could just learn by looking at him,” further added the 24 year old.

Shahrukh Khan is also co-producing Student Of The Year. The movie will hit theaters on October 19th.

Karan Johar grooms Trio Varun-Alia-Siddharth before casting in film Student of the year!

Karan Johar

Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan 

Varun Dhawan fed on mainstream Bollywood films and son of reputed director David Dhawan, is the third newbie to debut in Karan Johar’s upcoming film "Student of the year". He signed in the film’s contract with the other newbies Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra. He and his brother Rohit Dhawan directed the movie "Desi Boyz". However this youngster’s parents David ji and Lali did not want him to be in movies unless he completes his education. He was sent off to Manchester to earn a degree in business management.

But luck had it, he flew from Manchester and landed in Karan Johar’s office and expressed his wish to assist Kjo in "My Name Is Khan". One fine day, Kjo looked at him through the camera lens and found Varun had the face for camera. Karan recalled the incident when one day Farah Khan came down on the sets of MNIK and was surprised to see such good looking assistants of Karan, Siddharth and Varun.

Varun has done several acting workshops and he signed in for SOTY in the same week when Siddharth and Alia were also signed in. Karan personally took several acting workshops for the trio in his flat. And as Karan determined to promote fresh talents instead of casting big stars as he always did, the trios were rewarded by offering them roles in the movie.

First Promo of film Student Of The Year...A Gen-X movie!

The first official trailer of Karan Johar’s ‘Student Of The Year’ is out and it promises to be an out and out Gen-X movie.

Introducing three newcomers: Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan,’Student Of The Year’ is a story of three friends who study in Dehradun’s Saint Teresa High School, a premier-uber sleek-English school, preppy yet very trendy, which is a small world in itself. Name it and you will find it, the school’s loaded with facilities including swimming pools, treadmills, playgrounds, running tracks, and swanky class rooms.

Rishi Kapoor plays the principal of the school. The story sees a transition when the three bestest* buddies turn foes so as to win the ‘Student Of The Year’ competition.

The movie is produced by Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan under the banner of Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment. The film’s music is by Vishal-Sherkhar.

SOTY hits theaters on October 19.

David Dhawan's son launched along with Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter!

Alia Bhatt, daugther of Mahesh Bhatt

Alia Bhatt, daugther of Mahesh Bhatt

Alia Bhatt, daugther of Mahesh Bhatt

David Dhawan and son Varun

Karan Johar has started shooting for his next directorial endeavor 'Student Of The Year' Tuesday and it coincides with the birthday of director David Dhawan, whose son Varun is making his debut with the film.

'What a wonderful coincidence that David Dhawan's son embarks on his acting career on his father's birthday. Karan had to make a concession and let David drop in to meet his son,' told a source.

Alia Bhatt, daugther of Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan, is also making her debut with the movie.

On the other hand, Mahesh Bhatt confirmed his absence from his daughter's shooting.

'No I won't be there. This is the journey of the alone to the unknown. I will buy a ticket and watch her maiden performance on a single-screen cinema hall when the movie releases. Now that is a moment to look forward to, isn't it?  'This is the stuff that dream launches are made of. Mother Nature has given Alia the looks and the thirst to be a star and Karan has given her a dream launch. What more can she ask for? Now it is up to her to use the opportunity to the optimum,' told Bhatt.

The movie went on floors with an elaborate campus song choreographed by Farah Khan.

Though Farah declined to comment on the song, the buzz is that the three debutantes Varun, Alia and Siddharth Malhotra would be doing a highschool party gig, a la Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji 'Koi mil gaya mera dil gaya' in Karan's directorial debut 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.