ZEE5 Celebrates Varun Dhawan With ‘Badlapur’ Birthday Shoutout
Streaming platform honors actor's powerful performance in gritty thriller on his special day
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ZEE5, one of India’s leading streaming platforms, took to Instagram to celebrate Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan’s birthday with a heartfelt tribute highlighting his performance in the thriller film ‘Badlapur.’
A Special Tribute To A Versatile Performer
“Your name is carved on the dehleez of our hearts! Happy Birthday @varundvn,” read the caption on ZEE5’s Instagram post, accompanied by hashtags for Badlapur and ZEE5 India.
The birthday tribute highlights the streaming availability of ‘Badlapur’ on the ZEE5 platform, giving fans an opportunity to revisit one of Dhawan’s most acclaimed performances. Released in 2015, the revenge thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan saw Dhawan step away from his typical romantic comedy roles to portray a man seeking vengeance following a personal tragedy.
Badlapur: The Turning Point In Varun’s Career
‘Badlapur’ is widely regarded as a turning point in Varun Dhawan’s career, showcasing his range as an actor beyond commercial entertainers. The film, which also starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, and Yami Gautam, earned critical acclaim for its dark narrative and powerful performances.
Zee5’s Expanding Content Library
ZEE5, launched in February 2018, has been steadily building its content library with a mix of original series, films, and acquired titles across multiple Indian languages. According to information from their Wikipedia page, the platform offers content in 12 languages and has been expanding its reach globally, making Indian content accessible to international audiences.
The streaming service has been particularly active in promoting its diverse content slate on social media.
Varun Dhawan: Continuing To Evolve
Born on April 24, 1987, Varun Dhawan has established himself as one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars since his debut in 2012. The son of filmmaker David Dhawan, he has successfully carved his own path in the industry with a mix of commercial entertainers and more serious roles.
Following ‘Badlapur,’ Dhawan has continued to balance mainstream commercial films with more performance-oriented roles in movies like ‘October’ and ‘Sui Dhaaga.’ His versatility has made him a favorite among audiences and critics alike.
Currently, Dhawan is working on several high-profile projects, including the Indian adaptation of ‘Citadel’ for Prime Video, co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and ‘Baby John,’ an action thriller.
ZEE5’s birthday tribute not only celebrates the actor’s personal milestone but also reminds viewers of his powerful performance in ‘Badlapur,’ reinforcing the platform’s strategy of highlighting premium content available in their library while connecting with audiences through celebrity-focused engagement.
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