Photos: Varun Dhawan thanks fans for showering love on Baawaal; Says, ‘I have never received so many calls…’

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Baawal has finally released and is taking the digital space by storm. With its unique lead star-cast, the film, Baawal has been grabbing everyone’s attention ever since its teaser was out on social media. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Baawal skipped the theatrical release and opted for a direct digital release as audiences remained glued to their OTT screens, thanks to Baawal!

After facing flak for the trailer showing a World War II connection to Varun and Janhvi’s reel-life love story, the film is now being loved and enjoyed by netizens and their reactions on social media are proof. Varun Dhawan who plays Ajay Dixit aka Ajju in the film is on cloud nine as his performance in the film as well as is getting a lot of appreciation from his fans and followers.

Varun Dhawan thanks the audience for watching Baawaal

Varun wrote an emotional note on Instagram on Saturday and thanked the audience for showering their love on Baawal and his much-loved character Ajju Bhaiya. Along with pictures from his latest film, an excited Varun wrote, “Ajju Bhaiya Ne Mahual Bana Diya. Thank you for giving Bawal a place in your heart. I have never received so many calls for any of my films. The impact this film is having on people is unbelievable. It’s going to start a conversation about the fake image industry and today we all salute this ideology in some way or the other. Thank you for watching and enjoying Ajju and his family. You are #Bawal.”

Responding to Varun’s thank you post, a fan wrote: “Varun you are an amazing actor, I loved the film, kept smiling throughout the film.” Another commented, “Ajju bhaiya ne aag laga diya (fire emoji) created a ruckus!” Demanding theatrical release of Bawal, a fan wrote, “Keep on V (smiley and heart emoji), now we want theatrical release of every film sir (heart emoji).”

Apart from fans of Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, their industry colleagues are also praising their performance in the film. A few days ago Arjun Kapoor, Karan Johar, Raashi Khanna, Mukesh Chhabra and many others took to social media to shower heartfelt praises on Varun and Janhvi.

Praising Janhvi’s performance in the film, Arjun had written on his Instagram story, “I thoroughly enjoyed this love story… It’s a unique yet engrossing film. It has soul of heart and lots of entertainment, yet it makes you wonder about relationships and life how simple it is… Mahol toh @varundvn and @janhvikapoor set with career best performance!!! Deftly handled and nurtured by @nitestivari22 sir!! @nadiadwal grandson @ Thank you ash! Vinay Tiwari and @primevideoin. It’s memorable for all the right reasons…”

Meanwhile, Karan Johar, director of Varun’s Student of the Year, posted, “Probably the most unusual and original love story you’ve seen in the mainstream… Directed with nuance and yet so restrained… It touched me at multiple moments… Proud of Sajid’s support and @Amazon primevideoin and the cherry on the cake @varundvn and @janhvikapoo’s career best performances… They are the heartbeat of Bawal @niteshtlvari22 @na” Dia Dwalapota.”

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, set in the heartland of Lucknow, Bawal is a romantic drama starring Varun Dhawan as Ajay Dixit and Janhvi Kapoor as Nisha. Baawal is currently streaming on a leading OTT platform.

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