Who Is Medha Rana? Meet Varun Dhawan’s Co-Star in Border 2 – Details Inside

July 28, 2025 – Medha Rana has been officially announced as the lead female actor in the upcoming Bollywood war film Border 2. She will be seen opposite Varun Dhawan. The film is set to hit cinemas on January 23, 2026. The news was shared by the movie producers Nidhi Dutta and Bhushan Kumar on Monday.

This movie is very special for Medha Rana. It marks her big debut as a lead actor in a major Bollywood movie. And Border 2 is one of the most awaited patriotic films in India.

Who is Medha Rana?

Medha was born on December 25, 1999, in Bengaluru, but she grew up in Gurugram. She studied at Army Public School, which gives her a personal connection to the army background shown in Border 2. Her father was in the army, and the family later moved back to Bengaluru due to a posting.

She has a degree in Business Administration from Christ University. As a child, Medha played tennis and basketball. But her life changed when she was just 13 years old. A famous stylist named Prasad Bidapa saw her at a shopping mall and introduced her to the modelling world.

At 16, she started modelling full-time. She later moved to Mumbai to become an actress. In an old interview, Medha said, “I just decided to give it a try.”

Medha Rana’s Acting Journey

Her acting journey began with the thriller series London Files, where she acted with Arjun Rampal. She got more attention after appearing in Friday Night Plan opposite Babil Khan. Medha was also seen in the music video Barsaat by Armaan Malik. Over time, she worked with top brands like Ponds, Nescafe, and Livon.

Why Was She Chosen for Border 2?

According to producer Nidhi Dutta, the team wanted a fresh face who could bring honesty and emotion to the role. Bhushan Kumar said Medha’s simple and sincere personality stood out. Her knowledge of local languages and her emotional expressions made her perfect for the part.

More About Border 2

Border 2 is directed by Anurag Singh. Apart from Varun Dhawan and Medha Rana, the film also stars Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh. The film continues the legacy of the 1997 film Border, which is still loved by fans.

Fans are already excited to see this new cast bring the patriotic story to life on screen.