2nd April, 2023 Mumbai: Varun was captured in a viral video during the event, where he took hold of Gigi’s arm and invited her to come on stage. Gigi, who was elegantly dressed in a golden saree, made her way to the stage as Varun surprised her by lifting her up in his arms and playfully spinning her around.
On Saturday night, Varun Dhawan was among the performers at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) Gala stage on Day Two of the event. Although the audience appreciated his performance, his act of spontaneously inviting supermodel Gigi Hadid on stage and picking her up without seeking her consent was viewed with some skepticism.
Varun’s actions at the event were caught on a video that went viral, where he can be seen taking Gigi’s arm and inviting her onto the stage. Dressed in a golden saree, Gigi joins him on the stage, and without warning, Varun lifts her up in his arms and playfully twirls her around.
The video clearly showed that Gigi was caught off guard by Varun’s sudden lift, causing many to speculate whether the act was planned or not. Once the video began circulating on various social media platforms, numerous fans condemned Varun’s behavior, leading to a significant backlash against him.
A user expressed that it is a fundamental courtesy not to touch or kiss someone without their consent, and criticized an incident where someone was called on stage and lifted and kissed without a choice. They emphasized the importance of respecting boundaries. Another commenter shared similar sentiments and urged for scripted actions to avoid such uncomfortable situations. Many questioned whether Gigi was bothered by the incident and speculated that it may discourage her from visiting India.