'Border 2' song ‘Ishq Da Chehra’ drops: Varun Dhawan's Param Vir Chakra awardee Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya role CONFIRMED

The latest track from ‘Border 2’, ‘Ishq Da Chehra’, drops major hints by locking in Varun Dhawan's character. Rumors had him as Param Vir Chakra hero Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya, and now the song seals it with clear proof. The confirmation appears in two key moments: Dhawan's badge and his poignant scene with his late father.

Role confirmation details

Varun’s casting as Param Vir Chakra recipient Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya in ‘Border 2’ stands confirmed. Evidence shows up via his name badge, the striking similarity to the actual Colonel’s appearance, and a key scene. There, Varun, portraying Col. Hoshiyar Singh, honors his late father, Brigadier (later Lt. Gen.) RD Heera Singh Chaudhary.

Romance meets patriotism

‘Border 2' makers dropped their second track after ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’, named ‘Ishq Da Chehra’, which celebrates romance. It spotlights Varun and Diljit Dosanjh's on-screen romances with Medha Rana and Sonam Bajwa, but underscores their deeper patriotism. The song includes tender scenes and cameos by Ahan Shetty-Anya Singh plus Sunny Deol-Mona Singh.

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Trolling over first song

Dhawan grabs attention for ‘Border 2’ amid trolling over its first song, ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’. Fans label the actor "unserious" in this remake of Border's classic track ‘Sandese Aate Hai’.

Film overview and release

Directed by Anurag Singh, the sequel ‘Border 2’ stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh alongside new cast members like Ahan Shetty and Anya Singh. It builds on the 1997 war classic, focusing on the 1971 Indo-Pak conflict with themes of patriotism and sacrifice. The film arrives in theaters on January 23, 2026, just weeks away, following hype from songs like ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ and ‘Ishq Da Chehra’.