‘Review My Film’ Claim Puts Varun Dhawan in Spotlight

An Instagram influencer has alleged that Varun Dhawan was seen approaching people at a Delhi Metro station and requesting their reviews on the first look of his upcoming film, even though they hadn’t actually seen it. The claim has quickly sparked online debate, with the “Varun Dhawan influencer controversy” gaining traction across social media as both parties respond publicly and defend their sides.

Influencer Simran Bhat shared a reel claiming that she and a friend were approached at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station by two individuals who asked them to give feedback on the teaser for the upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. According to her, when she admitted she hadn’t seen the teaser, they allegedly went ahead and offered ready-made talking points for her to repeat.

She questioned the idea of calling such feedback a “review,” pushing back on what she felt was an attempt to manufacture opinions rather than earn them organically. Frustrated by the encounter, she later posted about the incident, ending her video by openly asking whether this reflected an effort by Varun Dhawan or his team to seed fake reviews.

The clip quickly went viral, adding fuel to the ongoing online debate and further amplifying the controversy around the film’s promotional tactics.

Varun Dhawan responded in the comments, suggesting that he hoped she had gotten the kind of attention she was aiming for. Simran Bhat, however, pushed back firmly. She replied that her view counts were already more than enough for her and that she didn’t need to stage situations to gain visibility on Instagram.

The situation surrounding the Varun Dhawan–influencer exchange became even more tangled after a second comment allegedly posted by him under the reel was reportedly deleted. Influencer claimed she managed to screenshot the comment before it disappeared and later reshared it online, questioning publicly why it had been taken down.

As of the latest updates, there has been no fresh official clarification or statement from his team addressing the growing controversy, leaving the discussion to continue unfolding largely on social media.

Highlight: The situation surrounding the Varun Dhawan-influencer exchange became even more tangled after a second comment allegedly posted by him under the reel was reportedly deleted.

Influencer claimed she managed to screenshot the comment before it disappeared.