Varun Dhawan's role in the upcoming war film 'Border 2' is based on the real-life story of Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. He was honoured with Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in Battle of Basantar during 1971 India-Pakistan war. Hoshiar, who was a Major at the time, was commanding the capture of Jarpal village, which was occupied by Pakistani forces.