Who is Varun Dhawan? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Indian Celebrities Born In April

Girlfriend: Natasha Dalal

Age: 37 Years, 37 Year Old Males

Family:

father: David Dhawan

mother: Karuna Dhawan

siblings: Rohit Dhawan

Born Country: India

Actors Indian Men

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males

City: Mumbai, India

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education: H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Nottingham Trent University, Bombay Scottish School, Mahim

awards: 2013 · Student of the Year - Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male
2013 - STAR Parivaar Award for Favourite Beti
2017 · Badrinath Ki Dulhania - Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Male

2015 · Main Tera Hero - Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
2014 · Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania - Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Comedy or Romance
2015 · Dilwale; ABCD 2; Badlapur - Stardust Award for Entertainer of the Year
2015 · Badlapur - BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Role
2015 · Badlapur - BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film - Male
2017; 2015 · Dishoom; Main Tera Hero - IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
2016 - Stardust Award for Best Superstar of Next Gen
2017; 2016 · Badrinath Ki Dulhania; Dishoom - Screen Award for Best Comedian

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What are some popular movies of Varun Dhawan?

Some popular movies of Varun Dhawan include "Badlapur," "Badrinath Ki Dulhania," "Judwaa 2," "October," and "Sui Dhaaga."
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Has Varun Dhawan won any National Film Awards?

No, Varun Dhawan has not won any National Film Awards so far.
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Does Varun Dhawan have any special talents besides acting?

Yes, Varun Dhawan is known for his dancing skills and has showcased his talent in various Bollywood songs and performances.
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How did Varun Dhawan prepare for his role in the movie "Badlapur?"

To prepare for his role in "Badlapur," Varun Dhawan underwent a physical transformation and worked on his acting skills to portray a darker and intense character.

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Childhood & Early Life

Varun Dhawan was born on 24 April 1987, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His father David Dhawan is a renowned film director. His mother’s name is Karuna Dhawan. He has an elder brother Rohit who is a film director.

Dhawan studied at the ‘H.R. College of Commerce and Economics,’ after which he went to the ‘Nottingham Trent University’ from where he received a degree in Business Management. Before beginning his acting career, he worked as an assistant director under Karan Johar in his film ‘My Name is Khan.’

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Career

Varun Dhawan made his acting debut with a lead role in the 2012 romantic comedy film 'Student of the Year.' Directed by Karan Johar, the film revolved around three friends competing to win an annual school championship. It became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year. Dhawan received a ‘Filmfare’ nomination for ‘Best Male Debut’ for his role.

He was next seen in the 2014 comedy film 'Main Tera Hero' where he played the lead role. The film was directed by his father David Dhawan. The film revolved around the adventures of a mischievous young guy. The film did well commercially and met with mixed reviews. The same year, he also played the lead role in the movie 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.' It became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. It received mixed reviews from critics.

In 2015, he played the lead role in the crime thriller film 'Badlapur.' In the film, which was directed by Sriram Raghavan, Dhawan portrayed a man seeking revenge for the death of his family. The film did well commercially. It earned him a ‘Filmfare’ nomination for ‘Best Actor.’ He then played a main role in the film 'ABCD 2.' Like all his previous films, this film too was a commercial success.

He was then seen alongside popular actor Shahrukh Khan in the 2015 romantic action film 'Dilwale.' The film was directed and co-produced by Rohit Shetty. The film was a huge commercial success, grossing nearly Rs. 400 crore. It is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The film received mixed reviews.

Varun Dhawan then played the lead role in the 2016 Indian action comedy 'Dishoom!' Directed by Rohit Dhawan, the film revolved around two officers searching for an Indian cricket player who goes missing. The film was a commercial success.

He was next seen in the 2017 romantic comedy 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania.' The film was directed by Shashank Khaitan. It was a huge commercial success.

Dhawan was seen in the film ‘Judwaa 2’ where he played a dual role. The film was directed by his father David Dhawan and is a reboot of the 1997 film ‘Judwaa.’ The film also starred Jacqueline Fernandez, Taapsee Pannu, Anupam Kher, Sachin Khedekar, Prachi Shah, Rajpal Yadav, and Zakir Hussain. The story revolved around the adventures of twin brothers separated at birth. The film was a huge commercial success.

In 2018, he was seen in the movie ‘October.’ The same year, he was also seen in the comedy-drama film ‘Sui Dhaaga’ alongside Anushka Sharma.

He portrayed the role of ‘Zafar’ in the 2019 film ‘Kalank.’ The same year, he was cast to play ‘Raju’ in the comedy film ‘Coolie No. 1.’ The following year, he was seen playing ‘Sahej’ in Remo D'Souza's musical dance drama film ‘Street Dancer 3D.’

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Major Works

Varun Dhawan gained prominence for his role in the 2014 romantic comedy ‘Main Tera Hero.’ Directed by his father David Dhawan, the film revolved around the adventures of a mischievous young guy, portrayed by Dhawan. The film also starred actors like Nargis Fakhri, Ileana D’Cruz, Anupam Kher, Arunoday Singh, and Rajpal Yadav. The film was a commercial success, grossing more than Rs. 78 crore against a budget of Rs. 41 crore. The film won Dhawan an ‘IIFA Award’ for ‘Best Performance in a Comic Role.’

His performance in the thriller film ‘Badlapur’ is considered his best performance so far. The film, directed by Sriram Raghavan, saw him playing a man who seeks revenge after losing his family. The film also starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Yami Gautam, and Divya Dutta. The film was a commercial success, earning around three times its budget. It earned a ‘Filmfare’ nomination for ‘Best Film.’ It also earned Dhawan a ‘Filmfare’ nomination for ‘Best Actor.’

He played an important role in the 2015 romantic action film ‘Dilwale.’ Directed and co-produced by Rohit Shetty, the film starred Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Boman Irani, and Johnny Lever. The film was a huge commercial success. It received mixed reviews from critics. The story revolves around the lives of two brothers, Raj and Veer, and shows how they get involved in the world of crime.

Awards & Achievements

Varun Dhawan’s performance in the film ‘Student of the Year’ won him the ‘Lions Gold Award’ for ‘Favorite Debut (Male)’ and ‘Stardust Award’ for ‘Breakthrough Performance – Male’ in 2013.

He won the ‘Stardust Award’ for ‘Best Actor – Comedy/Romance’ for his performance in the film ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ in 2015.

His role in ‘Main Tera Hero’ won him a ‘Star Guild Award’ and ‘IIFA Award’ in 2015.

He won two ‘BIG Star Entertainment Awards’ in 2016 for his role in the film ‘Badlapur.’ For his work in ‘Dishoom,’ he won a ‘Star Screen Award’ in 2017.

Personal Life

Varun Dhawan is in a relationship with a designer named Natasha Dalal.

Facts About Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan is a huge fan of WWE and has even attended Wrestlemania events in the past.

He is a talented dancer and has received formal training in hip hop and contemporary dance styles.

Varun is known for his love of animals and often advocates for their welfare on social media.

He has a passion for cooking and enjoys experimenting with new recipes in his free time.

Varun Dhawan is a fitness enthusiast and incorporates a variety of workouts, including martial arts and functional training, into his exercise routine.

Varun Dhawan Biography

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What are some popular movies of Varun Dhawan?

Has Varun Dhawan won any National Film Awards?

Does Varun Dhawan have any special talents besides acting?

How did Varun Dhawan prepare for his role in the movie "Badlapur?"