| Name | Varun Dhawan |
| Age/DOB | 37 (April 24, 1987) |
| Known For | Actor (Movies-ABCD 2, Student of the Year) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Natasha Dalal Daughter: 1 Father: David Dhawan Mother: Karuna Dhawan Brother: Rohit Dhawan |
| Education | Graduated form Nottingham Trent University |
| Native | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Varun Dhawan is a prominent actor who primarily works in Bollywood films. He began his career as an assistant director to Karan Johar in the 2010 film, My Name Is Khan. Varun made his acting debut in the 2012 teen comedy-drama, Student of the Year. He became famous for his roles in hit comedy flicks such as Dishoom, Dilwale, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Judwaa 2, and Main Tera Hero. On January 24, 2021, he married his long-time girlfriend, fashion designer Natasha Dalal, and they were blessed with a daughter. Varun Dhawan revoked Flipkart’s Big Billion Day sale with his recent tweet which has caught the attention of fans and the brand alike.
Did You Know?
- Varun Dhawan is one of India’s highest-paid actors and has been part of Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since 2014.
- His elder brother Rohit is a film director known for his debut venture, Desi Boyz.
- Varun is a huge fan of wrestling and considers renowned wrestler Dwayne Johnson as his mentor.
- Varun enjoyed a remarkable streak of 11 consecutive box-office hits between 2012 and 2018.
- While studying in London, he worked as a leaflet distributor for nightclubs.
- He was featured in TV commercials for several brands like Colgate, Haathi Cement, Center Fresh, Santoor, Frooti, Bournvita, and more.
- Varun made his first public appearance on the talk show Jeena Isi ka Naam Hai alongside his father.
- He honed his acting skills at Barry John’s acting school and appeared in a short film White Mountain with Arjun Kapoor.
- Varun appeared on the cover of many popular magazines including GQ Magazine.
- He is a gym enthusiast who draws inspiration from icons like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- In November 2022, he disclosed that he was diagnosed with vestibular hypofunction, a condition affecting the balance of the body.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | — |
| 2012 | Student of the Year | Rohan Nanda |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Sreenath "Seenu" Prasad |
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Rakesh "Humpty" Sharma |
| 2015 | Badlapur | Raghav Purohit |
| 2015 | ABCD 2 | Suresh "Suru" Mukund |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Veer Bakshi |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Junaid Ansari |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Badrinath "Badri" Bansal |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Raja Malhotra / Prem Malhotra |
| 2018 | October | Danish Walia |
| 2018 | Nawabzaade | Himself |
| 2018 | Sui Dhaaga | Mauji Sharma |
| 2019 | Kalank | Zafar Chaudhary |
| 2020 | Street Dancer 3D | Sahej Singh Narula |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Raju Coolie / Kunwar Raj Pratap Singh |
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Unnamed |
| 2022 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Kuldeep "Kuku" Saini |
| 2022 | Bhediya | Bhaskar Sharma |
| 2023 | Bawaal | Ajay Dixit |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Unnamed |
| 2024 | Baby John | Baby John |
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | Sunny Sanskari |
| 2025 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Citadel | Rahi Gambir |
| 2024 | Citadel: Honey Bunny | Rahi Gambir |
Discography
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lucky Tu Lucky Me | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania |
| 2015 | Happy Birthday | ABCD 2 |
Awards and Nominations
Film awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Student of the Year | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut - Male | Nominated |
| 2013 | Student of the Year | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Nominated |
| 2013 | Student of the Year | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Nominated |
| 2013 | Student of the Year | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Nominated |
| 2013 | Student of the Year | Star Guild Awards | Best Male Debut | Nominated |
| 2013 | Student of the Year | Stardust Awards | Breakthrough Performance – Male | Won |
| 2013 | Student of the Year | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Nominated |
| 2015 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Stardust Awards | Best Actor – Comedy/Romance | Won |
| 2015 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male (also for Main Tera Hero) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Screen Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2015 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Star Guild Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2015 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film – Male | Nominated |
| 2015 | Main Tera Hero | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Male | Nominated |
| 2015 | Main Tera Hero | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor – Male | Nominated |
| 2015 | Main Tera Hero | Star Guild Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Won |
| 2015 | Main Tera Hero | Screen Awards | Best Actor (Popular Choice) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Main Tera Hero | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Won |
| 2016 | Badlapur | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2016 | Badlapur | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Male | Won |
| 2016 | Badlapur | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Male | Won |
| 2016 | Badlapur | Times of India Film Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Badlapur | Times of India Film Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Nominated |
| 2016 | ABCD 2 | Star Guild Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2016 | Dilwale & Dishoom | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Best Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 2016 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Best Jodi with (Alia Bhatt) | Won |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favorite Dancing Star | Won |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Best Entertainer (Film) | Won |
| 2017 | Dishoom | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Nominated |
| 2017 | Dishoom | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
| 2017 | Dishoom | Star Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
| 2018 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Star Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Won |
| 2018 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Star Screen Awards | Best Actor – Male (Popular) | Nominated |
| 2018 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2018 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Jury's Choice) – Male | Won |
| 2018 | Judwaa 2 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Viewer's Choice) – Male | Nominated |
| 2018 | Judwaa 2 | Star Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Nominated |
| 2018 | October | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favourite Movie Actor | Won |
| 2018 | October | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2018 | October | Jagran Film Festival | Best Actor - Male | Won |
| 2019 | October | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Sui Dhaaga | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Viewer's Choice) - Male | Nominated |
| 2019 | Kalank | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favourite Actor (Male) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Zee Cine Awards | Performer of the Year (Male) | Won |
| 2023 | Bhediya | Zee Cine Awards | Performer of the Year (Male) | Won |
| 2023 | Bhediya | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bawaal | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor (Web Original Film) | Nominated |
| 2024 | Bawaal | Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards | Best Actor (OTT) – Popular Choice | Won |
Other awards and recognition
| Year | Award / Organisation | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favourite Dancing Star | Nominated |
| 2021 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favourite Actor | Won |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor of the Decade | Won |
| 2022 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Super Stylish Inspirational Youth Idol - Male | Won |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Actor (Male) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Leading Star (Male) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Youth Icon (Male) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama OTT Fest | Best Actor Male (Popular) | Won |
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