Varun Dhawan Denies Nepotism Claims As Niece Anjini Dhawan Makes Debut: We Have No Hand...

Varun Dhawan’s niece Anjini Dhawan is set to make her Bollywood debut with Ektaa Kapoor’s upcoming film Binny and Family. The film explores the theme of the generational gap and is scheduled for release on September 20. The trailer was launched today, August 30 in Mumbai. Adding to the excitement, the Bhediya actor marked his attendance at the event to urge his fans to support his niece's debut. 

Varun Dhawan says, “My father never launched me”

Varun Dhawan was present at the launch event to support his niece for her debut movie Binny and Family. During the event, the Baby John actor addressed the media and urged his fans to watch the film, saying, “She is my niece, but I see myself as her elder brother. I just want to appeal to everyone to spread the word in WhatsApp and family groups, saying this is a good movie. Please go and watch it with your family and friends.”

He also mentioned that his father (David Dhawan) never launched him because it’s not a tradition in their family. Denying all rumours of nepotism, Varun Dhawan emphasised that they had no role in Anjini's achievements and that her success was entirely her own. He expressed genuine pride in her success. He shared, “Like my father never launched me because that tradition is not there in my family; he doesn’t believe in that. We have no hand in what she has done, and it will be wrong for me to take credit for any of her success.” 

Binny and Family trailer out today

On August 30, the makers of the upcoming film Binny and Family released the trailer on their official pages. The 2-minute 39-second trailer opens with a nod to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, featuring a voiceover that states, “It’s all about loving your grandparents," echoing the famous line, "It’s all about loving your parents.”. In the trailer, Anjini Dhawan casts as Binny, a young woman who lives life on her own terms. Her grandparents, played by Pankaj Kapur and Himani Shivpuri, move into her parents' home, sparking a generational clash due to their differing perspectives.

The film’s cast also includes Rajesh Kumar and Charu Shankar. Binny and Family is a joint production by Ektaa R Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, Mahaveer Jain Films, and Waveband Productions, in association with Shashank Khaitan and Mrighdeep Lamba. Sanjay Tripaathy is both the writer and director of the movie.