{
  "id": 5282531,
  "title": "‘Kheti shuru’: Varun Dhawan gets hands muddy in his paddy fields. See pics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/kheti-shuru-varun-dhawan-gets-hands-muddy-in-his-paddy-fields-see-pics",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T08:24:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-begins-farming-after-buying-farm-says-kheti-shuru-10861390/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Varun Dhawan, the acclaimed actor, has recently embraced a new chapter in his life - farming. He has purchased a farm which he describes as the \"biggest\" achievement of his life. On August 19, Varun announced this significant move on his Instagram account, receiving an outpouring of love and support from his friends and fans.\n\nOn Thursday, Varun shared a series of picturesque photos from his newly acquired farm. In the images, he is seen wearing a white kurta pyjama, holding a traditional hoe, ready to commence his farming duties. The actor appeared enthusiastic and posed for the cameras. He captioned the post, \"Kheti shuru\" which translates to \"Farming begins.\"\n\nHis fitness trainer, Prashant Sawant, praised Varun's decision, calling it \"superb.\" Bhumi Pednekar, one of Varun's co-stars, deemed it the \"best life.\" Ayesha Shroff, entrepreneur and wife of actor Jackie Shroff, who champions green living, also responded positively to the post. Additionally, the actor surprised his audience by posting a video of himself enjoying tea and biscuits on his farm. He expressed his delight at the purchase, stating, \"Okay, so guys, I want to share some news with you. This is the biggest achievement of my life. Maine khet liya hai, yeh khet.\" He further requested his followers not to question the reason behind buying the farm, simply expressing his joy at standing there and savoring his breakfast in the weather.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Varun Dhawan purchased a farm, calling it his biggest achievement.",
    "He shared photos of himself farming in a white kurta pyjama.",
    "Fans and co-stars praised his decision to become a farmer."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}