Model-turned-actor Medha Rana has formally been added to the cast of Border 2, and she’ll be playing the lead female opposite Varun Dhawan. The news was announced on July 28 by the producers of the movie, and it represents a high career point for Medha, who’ll be debuting in a Bollywood movie in one of India’s most eagerly awaited war dramas. Read to know more details on the same,
Who Is Medha Rana?
Having a military background, Medha is personally connected to the patriotic lines of Border 2. She was born on December 25, 1999, in Bengaluru but grew up in Gurugram and attended Army Public School. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Christ University. While she played games like tennis and basketball in her childhood, Medha’s entry into entertainment took a surprising turn. At 13, Prasad Bidapa, a stylist, spotted her while she was browsing through a mall one day.
After moving to Bengaluru with her father due to an Army posting, she started modelling seriously when she turned 16.
“I just decided to give it a try.”. One thing followed another, and I migrated to Mumbai to concentrate on acting,” Medha once revealed in an interview with IndulgeExpress. Her acting career began when she got a role in London Files with Arjun Rampal. She also gained more prominence with her work in Friday Night Plan, where she played opposite Babil Khan. Medha has also been featured in Armaan Malik’s music video Barsaat, and collaborated with big brands such as Ponds, Nescafe, and Livon.
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More Details On Border 2
For Border 2, producers Nidhi Dutta and Bhushan Kumar were looking for someone who would be able to bring authenticity with freshness on screen. Nidhi explained the casting team was attracted by Medha’s down-to-earth nature and honest working style. Bhushan pointed out her knowledge of the regional language and natural emotional appeal made her ideal to play the role.
Border 2 is directed by Anurag Singh and has a release date of January 23, 2026. The movie features Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh alongside Medha and Varun Dhawan.
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