Varun Dhawan Metro video clarified: Team BREAKS silence, says, 'There are no pending issues'

A video of Varun Dhawan travelling in a Mumbai Metro train went viral around Republic Day. In the clip Varun was seen having some fun inside the metro. He was playfully holding the grab handles and vertical poles that are meant for passenger support. The video spread very fast on social media. Many people started talking about celebrity behaviour in public places.

Soon after the video went viral Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd reacted to it. The post from the Metro authorities created more debate online. People began wondering if Varun would face any fine or legal trouble.

Metro Authority’s warning post

MMMOCL shared a post from its official X handle. The post warned that such actions inside the metro could be punishable. It mentioned the Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002. The law talks about nuisance and possible damage to public property.




The post was written in a humorous tone but carried a serious message. It said, “This video should have come with a disclaimer like the ones in your action movies… Do Not Try This On Maha Mumbai Metro.”

After this post many assumed that Varun Dhawan had been fined or warned officially.

Varun Dhawan’s team clears the air

Now Varun Dhawan’s team has released an official statement to clear the confusion. They clearly said that no fine or legal action has been taken against the actor.

The statement read, “We would like to address the recent reports regarding Varun Dhawan and the Mumbai Metro. We wish to clarify that no fine or penalty of any kind has been issued to Varun. The earlier post by the authorities has been taken down, and we appreciate their cooperation in clearing up this misunderstanding.”

The team also spoke about Varun’s respect for public rules. They added, “Varun has the utmost respect for the city's rules and the Metro department’s efforts. We are happy to confirm that there are no pending issues, and we thank the media for sharing this accurate update”.

Actor busy with 'Border 2'

While this issue has now been cleared, Varun Dhawan continues to stay busy with his work. He is currently seen in Border 2. In our ETimes review we say, "Varun Dhawan delivers a restrained and sincere performance, displaying noticeable maturity and emotional control. Diljit Dosanjh brings charm and conviction, particularly during the air combat sequences, while Ahan Shetty leaves a strong impression—especially in a moment that pays homage to his father Suniel Shetty, guaranteed to give fans goosebumps."





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