Hoping for hat-trick of hits with Dilwale: Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan, who has had a good run this year with both his releases - Badlapur and ABCD 2 - has expressed hopes that Dilwale might prove to be his third hit of 2015. ‘It is exciting and feels nice when your work is acknowledged by people. It has been a great and difficult year for me,’ he says.

Varun Dhawan, who has had a good run this year with both his releases - Badlapur and ABCD 2 - has expressed hopes that Dilwale might prove to be his third hit of 2015. “It is exciting and feels nice when your work is acknowledged by people. It has been a great and difficult year for me. I am thankful to the makers, the directors and producers for having me in the film,” Varun told reporters at Big Star Entertainment awards.

Varun Dhawan and Shah Rukh Khan pose during the music celebration of the Dilwale in Mumbai. (AFP)

(L-R) Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Kajol Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan perform during the music celebration of the upcoming Hindi film 'Dilwale' directed by Rohit Shetty in Mumbai on December 14, 2015. (AFP)

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“The year began with Badlapur and I am happy it did well. With Badlapur we tried to push the envelope, I am also thankful to media for talking about this film,” he said. While Badlapur won two awards ABCD 2 one. “The year has gone well. I hope Dilwale does better. Hope hat-trick happens,” the 28-year-old said.

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“I am very happy with the recognition for Badlpur as this film means a lot to me. Director Sriram Raghavan who made this film deserves the credit,” he added.

The Main Tera Hero actor will be seen sharing the screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in Dilwale slated for release on December 18. “As Dilwale is near release, there is nervousness and excitement. I am waiting to see how people will react to the film (sic),” Varun said.