Varun Dhawan Apologises to Fans: ‘Sorry We Were Made to Leave by Cops’
Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has apologised to fans who waited for hours at a promotional event in Lucknow, only for the actor to spend a few minutes at the venue before being asked to leave by police.
The Event
Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur visited Lucknow’s Phoenix Mall to promote their upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, which also stars Pooja Hegde and releases on June 5, 2026.
The visit drew a huge crowd, with hundreds of fans arriving hours early, eager to glimpse the stars. Videos of the massive turnout went viral on social media.
The Fan Disappointment
However, not everyone left the event smiling. A female fan voiced her disappointment on social media after waiting nearly five hours to meet Varun and get his autograph, only for the actor to spend about five minutes at the venue.
Her post: “We waited for 5 hours and he came for just 5 min.”
Varun’s Response
The post quickly caught Varun’s attention, and he addressed the fan’s disappointment in the comments:
“Sorry, I couldn’t give an autograph; we were made to leave a lil early by the cops.”
Fans React
While some fans expressed understanding, others shared their disappointment:
“5 hours for 5 minutes is really heartbreaking.” “At least he responded and explained. That’s what matters.” “Police should have managed the crowd better.”
About the Film
‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,’ directed by David Dhawan, marks another exciting father-son collaboration—their fourth project together after:
- Main Tera Hero
- Judwaa 2
- Coolie No. 1
The film is all set to arrive in cinemas on June 5, 2026, with the trailer set to drop on May 21.
Varun’s Approach
What sets Varun apart is his direct engagement with fans on social media. By responding personally to the fan’s disappointment, he showed accountability and care for his supporters.
This isn’t the first time Varun has engaged directly with fans about event issues. His willingness to acknowledge problems and apologise shows his commitment to his fanbase.
Key Takeaways:
- Varun Dhawan apologises for brief appearance at Lucknow event
- Fans waited 5 hours but actor could only stay 5 minutes
- Police made the team leave early
- New film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ releasing June 5
- Trailer drops May 21
Have you ever waited long to meet a celebrity? Share your experience in the comments.
