Varun Dhawan has admitted that one of his most memorable Koffee With Karan moments is something he now looks back on with regret. During his latest appearance on Season 9 of Karan Johar’s talk show, the actor reflected on boasting about his box-office record in comparison with Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, saying he believes the remark may have jinxed his success.
Discussing how his perspective has changed over the years, Varun told Johar, “What I have realised over the time, after maturing, is that the only flex one should do is with your work. Like, I feel many years back, I came here and flexed about how many hits I had, and eventually, it jinxed me.”
The conversation revisited his appearance on Season 6, when Johar asked him which of his contemporaries he considered a bigger competitor: Ranbir or Ranveer. Varun confidently responded, “No one. they haven’t had what I’ve had. I’ve had eight hits in a row.”
Why Varun Dhawan Regrets His Earlier Confidence
At the time, Varun was enjoying a strong commercial run, with films such as Student of the Year, Main Tera Hero, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, ABCD 2, Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Judwaa 2 contributing to his reputation as a bankable young star.
Looking back, however, the actor suggested that openly celebrating his record was not the best approach. When Johar brought up the old remark, Varun avoided turning the conversation into another comparison. Janhvi Kapoor pointed out that his tally had reached 11 hits, but Varun made it clear he did not want to boast about the number again.
His comments reflect a more measured attitude towards an industry in which a successful run can be followed by disappointing box-office results. Rather than treating past achievements as a reason to compare himself with others, he now believes an actor’s work should speak for itself.
Varun Says Ajay Devgn Is His Example
Varun also named Ajay Devgn as someone whose approach to success he admires. He praised the veteran actor for maintaining the same demeanour regardless of whether a film succeeds or fails.
“He is that one guy I have seen through success or through failure; he looks at you the same way. It’s amazing,” Varun said.
The observation offers a glimpse into how Varun views professional maturity today. Instead of focusing on box-office bragging rights, he appears more interested in developing the consistency and composure he sees in established actors.
His latest remarks turn a once-confident television moment into a lesson about humility, career unpredictability and letting the work do the talking.
