Varun Dhawan Reunites With SOTY Co-Star Sidharth Malhotra; Thanks Kiara Advani
Varun Dhawan visits Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, sparking nostalgia for Student of the Year and teasing a 'Heated Rivalry'.
It has been over a decade since Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra burst onto the Bollywood scene together in the 2012 hit Student of the Year. While their careers have evolved in different directions, the bond between the two stars remains as strong as ever. Recently, fans were treated to a heartwarming reunion as Varun visited Sidharth and his wife, Kiara Advani, at their Mumbai home.
A Heartwarming Visit and "Bhabhi Ji"
Taking to social media to share a picture from the visit, Varun Dhawan expressed his affection for the couple. In a playful caption, he addressed the long-standing comparisons and the competitive nature of their debut roles, writing, "Heated yes but never a rivalry with my brother."
Varun didn't forget to acknowledge the warmth he received at the Malhotra residence, adding a special note of gratitude for Kiara Advani: "Thank u for the hospitality bhabhi ji."
The sentiment was echoed by Sidharth Malhotra, who reshared the post with a touching message of his own, stating, "Bro you will always be my first."
Karan Johar Joins the Celebration
The reunion caught the eye of filmmaker Karan Johar, the man responsible for launching both actors. Referencing their characters from Student of the Year, Rohan and Abhimanyu, Karan commented on the enduring friendship between the two, writing, "Rohan and Abhimanyu! Heated rivalry? Solid lifelong bond."
From 'SOTY' to 'Heated Rivalry'?
This reunion follows a recent appearance by Varun Dhawan on Koffee With Karan, where he dropped some intriguing hints about working with Sidharth again. During the episode, Karan Johar asked Varun which male co-star he would want to pair up with for a remake of the Canadian romantic series Heated Rivalry.
Varun chose Sidharth Malhotra without hesitation, a choice that Karan Johar immediately endorsed, describing the two as a "sexy pairing."
The Chemistry Factor
Explaining his choice, Varun reflected on the dynamic they shared in their debut film. He suggested that there was an underlying tension between their characters in Student of the Year that went beyond a simple friendship or rivalry.
"I think there was (s**ual) tension between them even in SOTY," Varun remarked. "A lot of people were saying that me and Sid should end up together more than Alia."
While Student of the Year also featured Alia Bhatt, it seems the chemistry between Varun and Sidharth continues to be a point of fascination for both the actors and their loyal fanbase.