Bigg Boss 11: Judwaa 2 promotion on the show. (Image courtesy: Varun Dhawan)
Highlights
- Varun Dhawan stepped into Salman Khan's shoes for Judwaa 2
- Judwaa 2 released yesterday and collected over Rs 16 crore on Day 1
- Varun will promote Judwaa 2 on Day 1 of Bigg Boss 11
All the reasons to watch the grand premiere of
Bigg Boss 11 just doubled up. Varun Dhawan, star of new film
Judwaa 2, shared a picture from the film's promotion on the sets of the controversial reality show with host Salman Khan, also the star of the original
Judwaa film. "Issa kheta hai
Bigg BossJudwaa (alluding to a film's dialogue). On Friday when
Judwaa 2 hit the screens, Varun tweeted an emotional post for Salman Khan saying that the
Dabangg is his inspiration. Actresses Taapsee Pannu and Jacqueline Fernandez also feature in the picture, which Varun Shared on Saturday amplifying our interest in the show's grand premiere, scheduled on October 1.
Here's a glimpse from tonight's episode:
This was Varun's Friday post for Salman:
Bigg Boss 11 is set to start from tomorrow and the celebrities and non-celebs participating in the show for sure will be revealed tomorrow. Names like Hiten Tejwani, Nia Sharma, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Nandish Sandhu and Dhinchak Pooja on and off feature in headline for their reported participation. This year, Mouni Roy will co-host the show with Salman Khan.
Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan's
Judwaa 2 is running successfully in theatres with the
opening day collection amounting to Rs 16.10 crore (in India). Varun's film failed to impress critics, who believe that a) the film has '
nothing new to offer' and b) Varun Dhawan tries too hard to match Salman Khan's performance and
that was a "bad move." Bollywood celebs on the other hand love Varun's performance and said that the film is "Everything you imagine it to be and more."
Between the critics' verdict and celebs' review, movie-goers seemed to be more aligned to believe in the latter - as suggested by the 'excellent box office figures.