Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Varun Dhawan Reveals Stalker Experiences, Catfishing Concerns
Actor Varun Dhawan discussed his experiences with stalkers, including a concerning incident where someone entered his home after being catfished.
Catfishing, the act of using a fake identity online to deceive people, is a growing problem.
People become vulnerable to catfishing because of loneliness and wanting to believe in the best.
When someone is catfished, it can lead to feelings of betrayal and distrust in others.
If you have been catfished, it can create trust issues and make you feel bad about yourself.
Varun Dhawan shared experiences with stalkers, including one who entered his home.
A woman was catfished by someone pretending to be Dhawan and believed she would be with him.
Catfishing, creating fake online identities, is a growing concern.
Loneliness, idealization, and manipulation make people vulnerable to catfishing.
Victims of catfishing may experience betrayal trauma, shame, and mental health issues.
- Who
- Varun Dhawan and a licensed rehabilitation counselor and psychotherapist Sonal Khangarot.
- What
- Varun Dhawan discussed his experiences with stalkers, including an instance of catfishing.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- On The Ranveer Show podcast.
- Why
- To raise awareness about stalking, catfishing, and their psychological impacts.
Victim Vulnerabilities
Consequences of Catfishing
Causes of Vulnerability
Victim Vulnerabilities
Victims are vulnerable due to loneliness.
Consequences of Catfishing
Victims are vulnerable due to a desire to believe the best.
Manipulation vs. Denial
Victim Vulnerabilities
Catfishers utilize love bombing and other psychological tricks to take advantage of victims.
Consequences of Catfishing
Victims are often in denial and don't see red flags.
- Actor
- Varun Dhawan
- Expert
- Sonal Khangarot, licensed rehabilitation counsellor and psychotherapist
- Podcast
- The Ranveer Show
- Issue
- Catfishing
- Consequence
- Betrayal Trauma