Varun Dhawan
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| name = Varun Dhawan | image = Varun_Dhawan_2024.jpg | image_caption= Dhawan in 2024 | birth_date = 24 April 1987 (age 38)
| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | nationality = Indian | education = H.R. College of Commerce and Economics | alma_mater = Nottingham Trent University (BBA) | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2010–present | known_for = Bollywood films | notable_works= Student of the Year (2012), Badlapur (2015), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), October (2018), Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022), Bhediya (2022) | awards = 38 awards including Filmfare nominations, Zee Cine Awards, IIFA Awards | spouse = Natasha Dalal (m. 2021) | children = 1 (Lara Dhawan, b. 2024) | parents = David Dhawan (father), Karuna Dhawan (mother) | religion = Hinduism }}
Early Life & Education
Varun Dhawan was born on 24 April 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to film director David Dhawan and Karuna Dhawan. He belongs to a Punjabi Hindu family. He studied at Bombay Scottish School and later graduated from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. He then completed a degree in Business Studies from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. Before becoming an actor, he worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the film My Name Is Khan (2010).
Career
Dhawan made his acting debut in 2012 with Karan Johar’s film Student of the Year. The film was a commercial success and made him popular among young audiences. He went on to star in romantic comedies like Main Tera Hero (2014), Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017).
He showed his versatility with intense roles in Badlapur (2015) and October (2018), which earned him critical acclaim. Some of his biggest commercial hits include ABCD 2 (2015), Judwaa 2 (2017), and Dilwale (2015).
In 2022, he featured in successful films like Jugjugg Jeeyo and Bhediya. His later projects include Bawaal (2023), Citadel: Honey Bunny (2024), and Baby John (2024). His upcoming movies are Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) and Border 2.
Notable Works
- Student of the Year (2012)
- Badlapur (2015)
- ABCD 2 (2015)
- Judwaa 2 (2017)
- Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
- October (2018)
- Sui Dhaaga (2018)
- Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022)
- Bhediya (2022)
- Bawaal (2023)
- Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025, upcoming)
Achievements
Varun Dhawan has received over **38 awards** and several nominations.
- Filmfare Award nominations for Badlapur (2015), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
- Filmfare Critics Award nominations for October (2018), Bhediya (2022)
- IIFA Award for Best Comic Role – Main Tera Hero (2014), Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
- Zee Cine Award for Performer of the Year (Male) – October (2018)
- Indian Television Academy honoured him as "Best Actor of the Decade"
Personal Life
Varun Dhawan married his childhood friend and fashion designer Natasha Dalal in January 2021. The couple welcomed their daughter Lara in June 2024. Dhawan follows Hindu traditions and is connected with ISKCON.