“Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan are not delulu”: Varun Dhawan critiques Bollywood leadership, calls for reinvention and diversity

Varun Dhawan, currently promoting his upcoming film Baby John, recently shared candid insights about the state of Bollywood in a chat with Ranveer Allahabadia for his podcast. He highlighted the pressing need for the industry to embrace change and welcome voices from tier two and tier three cities. He also acknowledged the challenges of reinvention for those in influential positions.

Varun Dhawan on Industry Representation Speaking about the lack of diverse representation in Bollywood, Varun stressed the importance of including talents from smaller cities. "It used to happen earlier, isn’t it? Now why is it not happening? Because it’s become a bit tough to not only enter the industry but also decide whether one wants to become an actor or an influencer or be on OTT. There are too many options now," he remarked, addressing the hurdles faced by aspiring artists today. Reinvention is the Key to Relevance Varun expressed that the industry’s leadership, often dominated by veterans, must evolve to keep up with changing times. “We will all have to go ahead. People who are in powerful positions right now, there is an age limit, those who are doing the same thing for years. They are only at the helm. I am not sure if they recognise it but it is important to change with time. We all will have to do it or we’ll lose relevance, including me.”

While he admitted that reinvention can be challenging, Varun noted its necessity for long-term success. “It is difficult because you don’t want to change,” he said. The Reality Check for Bollywood Stars Varun also shed light on the dynamics of stardom, revealing how younger actors and aspirants often surround themselves with "yes-men," unlike seasoned icons. Praising Bollywood stalwarts Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, he shared, “The upcoming stars or the ones who are still aspiring have these circles but those who are already on that stature, they don’t have these people around them. Stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, they are not delulu (delusional). They are aware of what’s happening.”

Speaking of Baby John, directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, the film, slated for a theatrical release on December 25, also stars Wamiqa Gabbi and Keerthy Suresh.

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