When Varun-Sid did not want Alia in SOTY

Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra's reservations about Alia Bhatt's casting in "Student of the Year" were revealed by Karan Johar during an episode. Initially, they messaged KJo, expressing their reluctance to cast her, citing reasons such as her being too young. However, Johar recalled a photo shoot where Bhatt seemed shy and reserved around them, which changed his perception. Despite Varun Dhawan's denial, Johar humorously reminded him of sending images of other girls as alternatives. Sidharth Malhotra praised Bhatt, acknowledging her emergence as an underdog within the film's cast. Eventually, history proved their concerns unfounded as Bhatt delivered a heartfelt video message for her co-stars, underscoring the bond they shared despite initial apprehensions.