Actor Varun Dhawan might have been trolled a lot on social media recently, with a section of users making fun of his smile and using it as meme material. But after the release of his film Border 2, people are also coming out in praise of his acting skills. The latest to join the lauding list is Varun’s first co-star Alia Bhatt.

In her latest Instagram story, Alia reviewed Border 2. Along with a scene from the film starring Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh, she shared, “such a beautiful film.. @anurag_singh_films what fabulous performances by the entire cast!!!!! @iamsunnydeol @diljitdosanjh @ahan.shetty @sonambajwa @monajsingh @medhaarana @anyasinghofficial.” Lauding Varun, Alia went on to add, “& my dear friends has hit it out of the park!!! Doing what he does best pouring his heart & soul into every single frame.. so happy for you @varundvn what a smashing start to the year! Congratulations to the entire team.” In the film, Varun has portrayed the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, Indian Army officer from 3 Grenadiers. Border 2 also stars Sunny Deol.

Alia and Varun started their acting careers together with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year (2012), also starring Sidharth Malhotra. They went on to share the screen in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) and Kalank (2019). While Varun is currently basking in the success of Border 2, Alia is gearing up for YRF’s next spy thriller Alpha, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War co-starring husband Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.