Overview
- A paparazzi video that circulated Wednesday shows Varun Dhawan leaving a Mumbai temple wearing a sleeveless vest and shorts and receiving a tilak on his forehead.
- Clips and photos of the visit went viral and produced sharply divided reactions on X and Instagram with some users calling the outfit inappropriate and others defending his personal faith.
- Critics accused the actor of 'fake devotion' and using celebrity privilege, while supporters wrote that devotion should not be judged by clothing.
- Varun Dhawan had not issued a public response as of the latest reports, and the episode coincides with the June 5 release of his film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and a pending court case over song rights in the movie.
- The incident highlights that temple dress expectations vary across India and that celebrity religious visits often become public flashpoints, a dynamic that could affect publicity and public discussion of etiquette and double standards.