“There’s Nothing Like This Character….”: Varun Dhawan On Salman Khan’s Role In His Upcoming Film Baby John

Actor Varun Dhawan recently expressed his admiration for superstar Salman Khan and shared his thoughts on Khan’s role in the upcoming film Baby John.

Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Dhawan reflected on his experience working with Salman Khan, saying, “It is wonderful. I think whenever you get a chance to work with such a big superstar, a megastar, such a magnanimous human being, it’s amazing.”

Salman Khan will make a special appearance in the film, and Dhawan revealed that Khan’s role is unique and will leave a lasting impact. “It’s a completely original character crafted for him by Atlee sir. There’s nothing like this character that’s been seen before. I won’t divulge much about his role, but one thing I can say is that the impact of his role will be long-lasting,” added Dhawan, known for his role in Badrinath Ki Dulhania.

Baby John is directed by A. Kaleeswaran and features Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav in key roles. The film marks Keerthy Suresh’s Hindi film debut. It is presented by Atlee in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios.

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Dhawan, who plays a father in the film, discussed the relatability of his role, which portrays a range of emotions, from being a police officer to falling in love with Keerthy Suresh’s character. “Being a father, especially to a daughter, is a transformative experience. It changes your perspective. When I became a father, I recalled my mother’s teachings and realised how I could ever be rude to her after seeing how my wife, Natasha Dalal, cares for our daughter. It’s been a crazy and wonderful journey,” Dhawan shared.

Referring to a dialogue from the film, “Haath laga ke bata mere beti ko” (Just try to touch my daughter), he added, “It comes straight from the heart, and I genuinely feel it now.”

Dhawan and Natasha Dalal, who married in a private ceremony in 2021, welcomed their first child on June 3 this year.

Baby John is an adaptation of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil film Theri, which starred Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Dhawan explained the differences between the two versions: “When Atlee came with this project, he emphasised the need to adapt the story, not remake it. We’ve changed the geography and many story angles. It’s an adaptation focused on parenting, women’s safety, and a significant case inspired by real events. If someone expects a scene-by-scene remake, they will be disappointed.”

Dhawan also spoke about his passion for action films and how Baby John allowed him to explore innovative action sequences. “You’ll see very creative action in the film. I’m obsessed with martial arts, and MMA fans will notice some flying knee moves. There are even one or two wrestling moves inspired by WWE. I want to do more action films but approach them differently each time.”

The song Bandobast from Baby John was launched recently. Composed and sung by Thaman S alongside Mame Khan, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil, the song has added to the growing anticipation for the film.

Earlier this month, the trailer of Baby John was unveiled at a grand event. The action-packed trailer showcased Dhawan’s versatility, portraying a police officer, a father, and a romantic lead. Jackie Shroff appeared menacing as the antagonist, while Wamiqa Gabbi also plays a significant role. The trailer ended with a surprise cameo by Salman Khan, whose face was covered with a black cloth, but a glimpse of his eyes left a lasting impression. Salman concluded the trailer by wishing everyone, “Merry Christmas” in advance.

Baby John is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande. Directed by A. Kaleeswaran and presented by Atlee, the film is set to release on December 25.

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