India, Oct. 30 -- Varun Dhawan, speaking on Karan Johar’s Koffee With Karan Season 9, said he would pick his Student of the Year co-star Sidharth Malhotra for a Bollywood version of Heated Rivalry, and claimed there was “(sexual) tension” between their characters in the 2012 film. The remarks were aired in an episode featuring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, with Arjun Kapoor joining as a special guest, in a segment published on Oct. 29, 2026.
Koffee With Karan exchange
The topic came up during the rapid-fire round when Karan Johar asked Varun Dhawan which male co-star he would choose for a remake of the Canadian romance series.
Varun Dhawan’s response and related comments included:
* Choice for the remake: “Sidharth Malhotra”
* Varun D...