Varun Dhawan celebrates 'October' turning 7: 'A tale that whispers through silence & stillness'

IANS April 13, 2025 300 views

Varun Dhawan commemorated the 7th anniversary of his breakthrough film "October" with a profound social media tribute. The actor shared a video compilation highlighting the movie's most poignant moments, emphasizing the quiet, unconditional love portrayed in the film. "October" was a critically acclaimed drama that explored a unique relationship between two characters, challenging traditional romantic narratives. The film not only showcased Dhawan's versatile acting skills but also sparked conversations about love beyond conventional expressions.

"A tale that whispers through silence and stillness" - Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan celebrates 'October' turning 7: 'A tale that whispers through silence & stillness'
Mumbai, April 13: Varun Dhawan gave one of the most memorable performances of his career in the 2018 drama, "October".

Key Points

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Critically acclaimed drama celebrated 7 years of release

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Unconventional love story about care and silent support

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Film grossed over ₹500 million worldwide

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No copyright issues after association review

He left everyone awestruck as he brought to life the pain and confusion of Danish Walia - a hotel management trainee who takes care of his comatose fellow intern Shiuli (Banita Sandhu) in an unconditional, and unconventional manner.

As the critically acclaimed drama completed 7 years of release on Sunday, Varun took to social media and dropped a video compilation of some crucial scenes of "October", along with the tagline - "It was never about the grand gestures just presence that made all the difference."

The clip was accompanied by a nostalgic note that read, "October...A tale that whispers through silence and stillness. It's about the quiet kind of love that asks for nothing in return. A reminder that sometimes, the deepest bonds are born not out of words or moments shared, but in the silent hours of care, in standing by someone when no one else does. Love doesn't always arrive with fireworks--sometimes, it lingers like a question... soft, patient, and unshakeably present."

The project featured Banita Sandhu as Shiuli, Gitanjali Rao as Shiuli's mother, Sahil Vedoliyaa as Dan's roommate, Ashish Ghosh as Dr. Ghosh,

Isha Chaturvedi as a fellow intern of Dan and Shiuli, and Prateek Kapoor as the supervisor of the interns.

"October" reached the cinema halls on 13 April 2018, grossing more than ₹ 500 million worldwide. After the release, the filmmakers were accused of plagiarising from Sarika Mene's Marathi drama "Aarti - The Unknown Love Story".

After the Screenwriters Association reviewed the case, it did find a few similarities between the two films. However, it gave "October" a clean chit as the real-life events that likely inspired both these movies were not protected by copyright laws.

Up next, Varun is busy with father David Dhawan's "Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai," alongside Pooja Hegde.

Reader Comments

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Rahul P.
October still gives me chills! Varun's performance was so raw and real. That hospital scene where he breaks down? Masterclass acting 👏
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Shweta K.
While I loved the film's emotional depth, I do think the plagiarism controversy was handled poorly. The similarities were too striking to ignore completely.
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Anjali M.
Can't believe it's been 7 years already! This movie changed how I see love and relationships. So subtle yet so powerful 💛
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Vikram S.
The soundtrack still plays in my head sometimes. That piano theme perfectly captured the melancholy of the story.
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Priya D.
I watched this during a difficult time in my life and it gave me so much comfort. There's something magical about how it portrays unconditional love without being sappy.
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Nikhil R.
Honestly, this is Varun's best work till date. Hope he does more such meaningful roles instead of just commercial masala films.

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