Varun Dhawan clarifies after backlash for lifting Gigi Hadid | The Express Tribune

The second day of the grand inauguration gala on the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) was a star-studded affair. A bevy of Bollywood celebrities together with Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and others graced the occasion with their gorgeous appears and performances. Worldwide celebrities Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Gigi Hadid have been additionally current on the occasion.

Nonetheless, one incident caught the eye of the viewers. The Judwaa 2 actor referred to as Gigi Hadid on stage and lifted her in his arms, planting a kiss on her cheek. Whereas some viewers loved the second, others criticized Dhawan for not taking Hadid’s consent earlier than lifting and kissing her. The video of the incident went viral on social media, with customers expressing their displeasure and questioning Varun’s actions.

In response to the backlash, Dhawan issued an announcement clarifying that the act was pre-planned. He replied to a tweet, stating that he was bursting the bubble and that it was determined for Gigi to get on stage. “I assume in the present day you awakened and determined to be woke,” wrote the star. “So [let me] burst [your] bubble and inform [you] it was deliberate for her to be on stage. So discover a new Twitter trigger to vent about slightly than going out and doing one thing about issues. Good morning.”

Wearing a silver vest and black pants, Dhawan additionally carried out on the hit quantity ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan‘ with Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh. He was accompanied by his spouse Natasha Dalal and his mom on the occasion. Regardless of the criticism, the gala was a powerful success, with a star-studded lineup of performers and visitors making it a memorable occasion.

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