Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently made waves for describing India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the ‘Hanuman’ of Indian politics. The comment, made during the Agenda AajTak conclave, attracted considerable attention and curiosity. Now, in a recent interview with News18 India, Varun elaborated on his statement, expressing his admiration for Shah’s unwavering dedication to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“I called him ‘Hanuman’ because he consistently places India and Modi ji above all else,” Varun explained. “During our brief conversation, I noticed that every answer he gave prioritised the country’s welfare. He wasn’t promoting himself or worrying about how his words might be perceived.
His focus was solely on India’s progress, not his personal image. This selflessness reminded me of Lord Hanuman, who served with complete devotion.” Varun’s remarks came while promoting his forthcoming film, Baby John .
While discussing his views, he acknowledged that his comments might invite criticism, with some potentially accusing him of having political leanings. However, Varun was unfazed. A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) “Critics can say what they like,” he said.
“I am not a political person. When I’ve disagreed with something, I’ve been vocal about it. My intention here was simply to highlight qualities I admired in someone.
” For the uninitiated, at the conclave, Varun engaged in a thought-provoking exchange with Shah, po.