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Varun Badola on 'Saiyaara' success: 'My family is proud'
Varun Badola is riding high after his standout role as Krish's troubled father in Saiyaara—a performance that really connected with viewers.
He's set to play a similar character in Itti Si Khushi, which drops on Sony SAB this August 18.
Badola's family reaction to his performance
Though he missed the Saiyaara premiere due to illness, Badola shared that his family was "very happy and proud" of his work. The film punched above its weight at the box office, earning over ₹500 crore worldwide on a modest budget.
He also gave a shoutout to newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, saying their future depends on smart choices.
Reflecting on the hype around Saiyaara, he laughed about being asked what it was like working with them—even though most of his scenes were solo.