Varun Dhawan EXPOSES ugly side of trolling against Arjun Kapoor: "How people are abusing to put down a person"

Bollywood’s relationship with social media has always been a tricky one, and now Varun Dhawan is opening up about where he draws the line. In a recent chat, the actor spoke candidly about dealing with online trolling, while also standing up for his friend Arjun Kapoor, who has been at the receiving end of harsh criticism in recent months.

When jokes cross the line

Varun made it clear that he doesn’t take himself too seriously online. In fact, he often laughs at memes made about him, thanks to friends who share them and help him see the humour. But for him, there’s a clear difference between fun and cruelty.

According to the actor, light-hearted jokes are part and parcel of being a public figure. However, things get uncomfortable when comments turn into personal attacks. He pointed out that while audiences have every right to critique an actor’s work, abusing someone just to bring them down is unnecessary and unfair.

The conversation took a more serious turn when Varun addressed the trolling directed at Arjun. Over the past few weeks, the actor has been heavily targeted online, with criticism often going beyond his films and becoming deeply personal.

It all came to a head when Arjun shared an emotional note on his late mother Mona Shourie Kapoor’s birth anniversary. In the heartfelt post, he spoke about life feeling “cruel” lately, a line that struck a chord with fans and raised concern about his emotional well-being.

Varun didn’t hold back while reacting to this. He called the hate “wrong” and stressed that while people may continue to make jokes, dragging someone on a personal level should never be normalized.

A reality actors can’t ignore

Interestingly, Arjun’s sister Janhvi Kapoor had also addressed the issue not long ago. She admitted that while trolling is part of the industry, it can sting when it turns into bullying especially when it targets someone close to you.

Janhvi also touched upon the growing influence of paid narratives online, suggesting that not everything seen on social media is organic. Despite that, she tries not to let it consume her, choosing instead to focus on what truly matters.

As social media continues to shape public opinion, voices like Varun’s are a reminder that behind every trending topic is a real person trying to navigate it all.