"Zarur dekhunga": Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan hops on viral 'Border 2' trend; Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty react
Mumbai, January 22
Amid the growing buzz surrounding Sunny Deol starrer war drama 'Border 2', Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan also hopped onto a viral trend, highlighting his support for the film.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Rashid Khan shared a video of himself and wrote, "Border 2 toh mein zaroor dekhunga...... but let's see what happens if I post this."
He also tagged the film's lead cast, instantly drawing the attention of Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty. "Haa bhai," Varun wrote, while Ahan added, "Lots of love bhai."
Actor Suniel Shetty also reacted to the post and commented, "Ye hui na baat."
Prior to this, cricketer KL Rahul joined the viral trend to show support for his brother-in-law Ahan Shetty.
Taking to his Instagram handle, KL Rahul shared a video in which he was seen practising on the cricket field with the text "Agar Ahan Shetty ne iss video par comment kiya, toh main Border 2 do baar dekhunga (If Ahan Shetty comments on this video, then I will watch Border 2 two times)" written on it.
"Awaaz pahochni chahiye," wrote KL Rahul.
The reel immediately grabbed attention, leaving Ahan, his father Suniel Shetty, and sister Athiya Shetty in splits. Ahan also replied to his Reel by dropping a hilarious comment that stole the show, writing "Bhai, do baar nahi, chaar baar dekhna padega! (Brother.. Not twice, have to watch it four times!)"
Over the past few days, a lot of anticipation has been building around the release of 'Border 2'.
The second instalment of the iconic film brings back Sunny Deol as the main lead, with Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty joining him to fight the enemies.
"Inspired by the true events of the 1971 India-Pakistan War", the trailer opens the door to the powerful world of 'Border 2' and what happens when India's Army, Navy, and Air Force come together to fight as one.
'Border 2' is produced by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with JP Dutta's JP Films. The movie will hit the big screens ahead of Republic Day on January 23.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The marketing for this film is next level! From KL Rahul to Rashid Khan, everyone is joining the trend. Suniel Shetty's "Ye hui na baat" comment had me laughing! 😂
Respect to Rashid bhai. He's a legend on the field and now supporting Indian cinema. The original Border was iconic, hoping this sequel does justice to our armed forces' sacrifices. Jai Hind!
It's heartwarming to see such positive cross-border cultural exchanges through cricket and cinema. These gestures build more bridges than anything else.
The cast looks powerful - Sunny Deol, Varun, Diljit! Releasing it around Republic Day is a perfect move. Ahan Shetty's "chaar baar" reply to KL Rahul was hilarious! Full paisa vasool entertainment.
While the hype is great, I just hope the film focuses on the true story and valor of our soldiers, and doesn't get lost in star power and glamour. The 1971 war deserves a respectful portrayal.
This viral trend is genius marketing. Getting international cricketers involved creates a buzz far beyond the usual Bollywood circles. Smart move by the producers.