It was planned: Varun Dhawan clarifies after backlash for lifting Gigi Hadid at NMACC performance

The 2nd time of the expansive inauguration gala astatine the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) was a star-studded affair. A bevy of Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and others graced the lawsuit with their stunning looks and performances. International celebrities Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Gigi Hadid were besides contiguous astatine the event.

However, 1 incidental caught the attraction of the audience. The Judwaa 2 actor called Gigi Hadid connected signifier and lifted her successful his arms, planting a buss connected her cheek. While immoderate viewers enjoyed the moment, others criticized Dhawan for not taking Hadid's consent earlier lifting and kissing her. The video of the incidental went viral connected societal media, with users expressing their displeasure and questioning Varun's actions.

In effect to the backlash, Dhawan issued a connection clarifying that the enactment was pre-planned. He replied to a tweet, stating that helium was bursting the bubble and that it was decided for Gigi to get connected stage. "I conjecture contiguous you woke up and decided to beryllium woke," wrote the star. "So [let me] burst [your] bubble and archer [you] it was planned for her to beryllium connected stage. So find a caller Twitter origin to vent astir alternatively than going retired and doing thing astir things. Good morning."

Dressed successful a metallic vest and achromatic pants, Dhawan besides performed connected the deed fig 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' with Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh. He was accompanied by his woman Natasha Dalal and his parent astatine the event. Despite the criticism, the gala was a resounding success, with a star-studded lineup of performers and guests making it a memorable event.

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