Varun Dhawan is a famous Bollywood actor. He is the son of famous Bollywood Film Director David Dhawan and is considered as one of the highest paid celebrities in India. He has many hit films to his name including Student of the Year (his debut film in 2012), Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania (2014), and Badlapur (2015).
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Varun Dhawan was born on Friday, April 24, 1987 (age 36 years; in 2023), in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He attended Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai. After that, he attended Nottingham Trent University in England, where he completed his studies in Business Management. There, he also applied for a job at a London-based bank, but he was rejected. So, he decided to pursue his career in acting and returned to India where he joined Barry John’s acting school to improve his acting skills.
Varun Dhawan Childhood Pictures
Varun Dhawan Childhood Pictures
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx): 75 Kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 40″, Waist 32″, Biceps 15″
Family & Caste
Varun Dhawan belongs to a Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father is David Dhawan who is a Bollywood film director. His mother’s name is Karuna Dhawan. He has an elder brother, Rohit Dhawan who is also a film director in Bollywood. Rohit is married to Jaanvi Desai, and they have a daughter. His uncle is Anil Dhawan, and he is also a Bollywood actor.
Varun Dhawan With His Father
Varun Dhawan With His Mother
Varun Dhawan With His Father and Brother
Varun Dhawan With His Family
Varun Dhawan With His Father, Uncle and Cousins
Relationships, Girlfriends & Wives
In an interview, he revealed his relationship with an unnamed girl when he was studying in the United States. Talking about the girl he said-
I was in HR college at the time… it was the first serious, long-term relationship I was in. I think it went on for four months… but then he cheated on me. I think I handled it well; I’m a little dramatic – I’m an actor, after all – so I think I’m somewhere in need of heartbreak anyway. There are supposed to be nine emotions, and you have to go through them all to learn.”
At one point, his name was also associated with actress Taapsee Pannu. During Judwaa 2, the two were seen spending quality time together.
Varun Dhawan with Tapsee Pannu
For almost a decade, he has been dating his childhood friend, Natasha Dalal, which was confirmed on the show ‘Koffee with Karan 6.’ There are also rumors that they got engaged in a private ceremony.
Varun Dhawan With Natasha
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, he married Natasha Dalal in Alibaug, South Mumbai.
Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal wedding photos
Career
He completed his studies in Business Administration, and after being rejected from a London-based Bank, he pursued a career as a career.
He assisted Karan Johar in the Bollywood film ‘My Name is Khan’ (2010), as an Assistant Director. Later, Karan Johar launched him as an actor in the Bollywood film ‘Student of the year’ (2012) along with newcomers Alia Bhatt, and Sidharth Malhotra.
Varun Dhawan as Assistant Director on Set My Name is Khan
He worked in popular Bollywood movies like: ‘Main Tera Hero’, ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania,’ ‘Badlapur,’ ‘ABCD 2,’ ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania,’ ‘Judwaa 2,’ and many more.
His acting skills in films like Badlapur (2015), Oktober (2018), Kalank (2019), and Sui Dhaga (2018) earned him praise.
Stills from Varun Dhawan’s Movie Badlapur
He has been featured on the cover of many famous magazines including GQ Magazine, which featured him on its cover with the title “the most bankable star of his generation.” He is among Forbes ’20 highest paid Indian celebrities list (2018)’.
Varun at the GQ Awards
He has also appeared in remake films- Judwaa 2 (2017) and Coolie No. 1 (2020).
Varun Dhawan in Movie Coolie No. 1
Controversy
- There were rumors that after an argument, actor Sohail Khan slapped Varun, but both of them denied it.
- He plunged into the nepotism war between Kangana Ranaut and Karan Johar. At IIFA awards 2017, he took a dig at Kangana Ranaut on nepotism, later, he apologized for his mistake.
Varun Dhawan’s tweet on Nepotism Act
- There was another rumor that Karan Johar organized a drug party at his house, and Varun was also present there. All the celebrities in the party were slammed by netizens.
Awards & Honors
Stardust Awards
2013: Breakthrough Performance (Male) for Best Student 2015: Best Actor (Comedy/Romance) for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
International Indian Film Academy Awards
2015: Best Performance in a comic role for Main Tera Hero2017: Best Performance in a comic role for Dishoom
Varun Dhawan Poses With An Award
Varun Dhawan Poses With An Award
Varun Dhawan After Winning Star Screen Award
Address
- A/15, Sagar Darshan, Hanuman Nagar, Off Carter Road, Khar (West), Mumbai
- 201 and 202, Beach House in Oberoi Enclave Adjacent to JW Marriot Hotel in Juhu, Mumbai
Net worth
Varun’s estimated net worth is Rs. 49.58 crores (2018) as per Forbes list.
Signature
Varun Dhawan’s signature
Car and Bike Collection
He owns an Audi Q7 and a Mercedes car. He loves motorcycles and owns a Royal Enfield Polaris and a Sportsman 850 (quad bike).
Varun Dhawan With his Audi Q7
Varun Dhawan in his Mercedes Car
Varun Dhawan riding a Polaris Sportsman 850 (quad bike)
Varun Dhawan Pictured with his Bike
Favorite Things
- Food: Chicken, Cheesecake and Mishti Doi
- Cast: Govinda and Dwayne Johnson
- Film(s): Bollywood– Guide (1965), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Rang De Basanti (2006), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Raja Babu (1994)Hollywood– American Psycho
- TV Show: The Late Show with David Letterman, 1993
- Color: Red and Black
- Restaurant: Shiv Sagar in Mumbai
- Destinations: Goa, London, and the Maldives
Facts
- Since childhood, he has been a fan of actor and wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ and in 2015, at the request of Varun’s fans, Dwayne posted a birthday wish for Varun on Varun’s fan club page.
The Rock Wishes Varun Dhawan a Happy Birthday
- Varun is a bright student, and he scored 82% in his 10th board exam.
- He likes to eat non-veg food.
Varun Dhawan Eats Chicken
- He learned acting skills from Barry John’s acting school with actor Arjun Kapoor where they made a short film ‘White Mountain’ as their acting school project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK3JTHYMPJg
- Varun made his first public appearance on the talk show ‘Jeena Isi ka Naam Hai,’ where his father was a guest.
Varun Dhawan Hugs His Father in Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
- On January 30, 2018, he unveiled his wax figure at Madame Tussauds (Hong Kong). The statue poses in the iconic step of the song ‘Disco Deewane’. He is one of the youngest stars to be honored with such a statue.
Varun Dhawan statue at Madame Tussauds (Hong Kong)
- His dream is to act as a soldier in a movie.
Varun Dhawan With Soldiers
- Her hobbies include dancing, reading, and swimming.
- He likes to play football.
Varun Dhawan Plays Football
- For the 2018 film ‘October’, he cut his fee in half; because of the low budget for the film.
Varun Dhawan movie-October
- He shares his birthday with his favorite cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (April 24).
Varun Dhawan With Sachin Tendulkar
- He loves the gym and follows famous Hollywood actors-Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Varun Dhawan at the Gym
- He is a dog lover and has a pet dog ‘Angel.’
Varun With His Pet Dogs-Angels
- He owns an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch worth Rs. 20 lakhs. He owns a house in Mumbai worth Rs. 20 crores. .
- In November 2022, he revealed via social media that he was battling a health condition called vestibular hypofunction which causes balance problems in humans. According to the actor, following the diagnosis, he made changes in his lifestyle including yoga and regular swimming sessions.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
