Watch: 'I'll admit it when..': Varun Dhawan breaks his silence on viral and controversial kiss with Kiara Advani
?Varun Dhawan has responded to the claims that he acted improperly toward co-stars Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani. Varun has received criticism on social media over the years for kissing Kiara's cheek during a magazine cover shot and holding Alia Bhatt's belly during a promotional event. He has now talked about it all on Shubhankar Mishra¡¯s podcast.
Actor Varun Dhawan addressed claims that he goes too far with his female co-stars, including Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani. Videos of the actor touching Alia's stomach during a live event and apparently kissing Kiara's cheek spontaneously during a photo shoot went viral online, and as a result, the actor received a lot of criticism. The actor has now spoken out and addressed the matter.
During Shubhankar Mishra¡¯s podcast, Varun was questioned about if he likes to act the way he does around his female co-stars. Replying to it, ¡°Chhedam-chhaadi, if it is done in a happy space, a good space, whether it is a man or a woman.¡± He went on to say that he behaves that way with the male actors as well but that is not being mentioned.
Varun Dhawan breaks his silence on viral kiss with Kiara Advani
Shubhankar asked Varun specifically about the Kiara incident and respond it it, the Baby John actor said that he is glad that he was asked this question.
Varun said, ¡°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 it was pointed out that Kiara looked taken aback by the kiss, as if it wasn¡¯t discussed in advance, he said, ¡°She¡¯s a good actress. It was completely planned. I¡¯ll admit when things weren¡¯t planned.¡±
He went on to say that during an event, he made an attempt to playfully push Kiara into a pool. Varun was seen grabbing Kiara by the waist while she asked him to let her go. He added that it is his nature and this in particular was not planned but was done in good fun only.
When Varun Dhawan touched Alia Bhatt¡¯s Belly
Talking about it, Varun said that it was done only for fun too. He specified that he was not flirting at all and said that he and Alia are friends. To mention, since their first appearance in Karan Johar's Student of the Year, the actors have been great friends. They have acted in movies like Kalank, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya, and Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya.
On the work front, Varun Dhawan will be seen in Atlee¡¯s film titled Baby John.
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