Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is currently busy promoting his upcoming film Border 2. While the actor is receiving appreciation for his work, he has also found himself at the centre of a viral meme trend—this time because of his signature smile.

A meme featuring Varun’s “teddy smile” has been circulating widely on social media. Users across platforms have been recreating the smile through videos and photos, adding humorous reactions and edits. As expected, the trend quickly picked up momentum.

Varun joins the meme instead of reacting to trolls

While many celebrities choose to ignore online trolling or respond defensively, Varun Dhawan took a completely different route. He embraced the meme with humour and turned it into entertainment.

In a recently surfaced video, Varun is seen giving a playful “smile tutorial” based on the viral meme. Standing alongside singer Vishal Mishra, Varun asks him to copy the now-famous smile and jokingly teaches him how to perfect it.

Laughing through the moment, Varun quipped,
“The whole of India is smiling with me.”

The line instantly struck a chord with fans and went viral within minutes.

Fans love Varun’s positive attitude

Social media users praised Varun for his chilled-out and self-aware response. Many fans commented that instead of letting trolling affect him, he turned it into a moment of fun and relatability.

Varun’s reaction once again proved why he is often seen as one of the most approachable and good-natured actors in the industry. His ability to laugh at himself and stay positive has earned him admiration far beyond his films.

Gearing up for ‘Border 2’

On the work front, Varun Dhawan was last seen in Shashank Khaitan’s romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. He is now gearing up for the highly anticipated war-action drama Border 2, which also stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Ananya Singh.

The film is scheduled to release in theatres on January 23, 2026.