Who is Varun Dhawan?
Varun Dhawan is a well-known Indian actor and he is fam for his exitment in bollywood movies. He entered Bollywood as a newcomer in 2012 and later became one among the top heroes of Hindi cinema. With his boundless energy and dynamic personality, he has gained a huge following of fans-putting out numerous box office hits in many genres like Rom Coms to Action Drama.
Almost destined to become a superstar because of his background in the film industry, Varun made it big on all his talent and perseverance. From a new comer in 2012 to one of the most bankable stars, very few have had as awe-inspiring journey as Varun.
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Bio/Wiki
Full Name: Varun David Dhawan
Date of Birth: April 24, 1987
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Profession: Actor
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Hinduism
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Early Life and Education
Varun Dhawan was brought up in India, Mumbai. From a family with links to Indian cinema. The superstar’s father David Dhawan is one of the most successful Bollywood film director, famous for his comedies in 90s and early years of millennium. His mother Karuna Dhawan maintained a low profile and was busy with her family duties.
Varun went to Bombay Scottish School, one of the most high-profile schools in Mumbai that grooms many Bollywood actors. He completed his schooling and moved abroad to further studies. He is a graduate of Nottingham Trent University in the UK, and he has earned his degree in Business Management. A background in business: A native of Minnesota, FLKA JYN was initially interested in entering the field of business which is far removed from his true love – acting.
Parents and Siblings
Varun’s father, David Dhawan, is one of the most successful directors in Indian cinema with over 40 films to his name. Varun’s brother, Rohit Dhawan, works in the film industry as well, directing films such as Desi Boyz in 2011 and Dishoom in 2016 in which Varun played a part in.
Losing himself in a film family may have been easy for most but for Varun, success has never been handed to him, horrified by the thought of using the family name.

Girlfriend/Wife
In January 2021, Varun Dhawan tied the knot with his girlfriend of many years, Natasha Dalal. Natasha is not an actress, and is working as a professional fashion designer. The two have been together for many years prior to their wedding, which took place in a small family setting in Alibaug, located not far from Mumbai.
Their romance has been a topic of discussion among the Bollywood insiders simply because they were school mates and never saw each other romantically until they became adults. Varun has never been shy talking about his girlfriend, often devoting a lot of praise towards her and describing her as the strength he needs.
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Physical Appeal: Height, Weight, and Physique
Varun Dhawan has worked on developing a body that is much-admired by his followers.
Height: 5’9’’ or 175 centimeters
Weight: Around 165 pounds or 75 kgs
Build: Athletic with bigger muscles
He has a solid fan-base who is inspired to exercise for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which makes sense as Sharma shares his workout highlights routinely along with a plethora of other healthy content. Most notably, his fans are absolutely crazy about his sculpted body and his handsome features.
Before Fame
Varun started his work life in the film industry behind the cameras, and for his first role in front of the cameras, he was most familiar with the Keith Thomas’ film My Name Is Khan (2010), where he had the opportunity to work as an assistant director. This experience allowed him to see the other side of him and how filmmaking takes place.
There was always a career option in acting for Varun but he has been patient and didn’t hurry towards the limelight. He instead chose to wait and study about the art before making a star debut.
Career
Varun Dhawan earned himself a spot in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year movie which was released in 2012 with other newcomers Alia Bhat and Sidharth Malhotra. The film was a commercial hit and Varun was ‘creatively’ shot into fame as people recognized his talent. His efforts paid off as he got several award nominations for newcomers, and he was poised to become quite popular in Bollywood.
Movies List
Main Tera Hero (2014)
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
Badlapur (2015)
Dilwale (2015)
Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
Judwaa 2 (2017)
October (2018)
Sui Dhaaga (2018)
Nawabzaade (2018)
October (2018)
Kalank (2019)
Coolie no 1( 2020)
Street Dancer 3 ( 2020)
Bhediya (2022)
Upcoming Movies
Baby jhon
Mr lele
Border 2
He also started accepting film offers from more notable companies and began acting as a protagonist in a series of blockbuster movies like. He started with his romantic teenage drama, followed by intense action films such as when he took on a darker role about a man out for revenge in “Badlapur”.
He has even done a few dance numbers in Bollywood films which makes him a real entertainer.
Net Worth
As of 2024 Varun Dhawan net worth is said to be around $30 million, the equivalent of ₹250crore. His primary sources of income include acting in films, endorsements, and general public appearances. He falls amongst the highest paid actors in the India, earning per film and endorsements deal amounting to good figure.

Famous Reason
Varun Dhawan wittily and skillfully, captures the audience’s attention when he plays a role, for he knows what is needed in that specific moment. To much exclusivity he knows how to attract the masses while also being recognized for his efforts by the masses, having completed several box office hits over his active time. He is one of the most loved stars in the industry having the charm to back it up with the movies he completes.
Nationality and Religion
Varun Dhawan holds an Indian nationality and practises Hindu religion. Varun comes from a Punjabi family that is religiously nayren as they participate in Hindu customs and traditions. Being a celebrity, Varun stays true to his cultural background and does his family celebratory events during the major Indian festivals.
Legacy and Impact
In over a decade in the Indian film industry, he has made history as an actor. He manages to have the midas touch with every film he endorses and for that reason has won the respect of so many in the industry. What more is that apart from acting, it seems like he can do anything in life. Varun has also supported social issues concerning children’s health and education while maintaining a spotless reputation in the public domain. varun has also has some ideal images in terms of fitness and lifestyle, making him a popular figure among the masses. He has also made a mark for himself among the future flag bearers of bollywood – a contemporarily young profile that speaks to the need of dedication, hard work and roots but most importantly the efforts needed to adapt oneself to an ever changing industry.

Future Plans
Unlike many others in the industry, Varun Dhawan is not indulging in rest anytime soon. Several films await him in the future, and they promise to be an extreme science-fiction extravaganza. One such film aims to tell the story of the life of a freedom fighter, it is expected that Varun takes on the role of the revolutionary figure. His goals do not end there as he plans on venturing outside of the Indian Film Industry. Aside from acting, Dhawan has expressed a desire to enter the production business as well. He is convinced that one day he can wear many hats.
Hobbies
Varun Dhawan loves to go outdoors. He goes on vacations and shares a few of them with family and friends on social media. In addition to travelling, Varun enjoys several fitness activities like weight lifting, dancing and swimming.
He is also a fan of wrestling and football and has been seen most times at sports venues. Other hobbies of his are painting and reading, as he is always looking to improve himself.

Favorite Things
Favorite Actors: Govinda, Dwayne Johnson
Favorite Actresses: Priyanka Chopra, Angelina Jolie
Favorite Dishes: Chicken, Noodles, Cheesecake
Favorite Colour: Red
Favorite Places: Dubai, Maldives
Favorite Game: Football
Conclusion
Varun Dhawan’s rise in the Indian film industry is unique as he started as a child of a stalwart director to one of the industry’s most promising actors. His versatility, energy, and physique are same attributes that his fans claim to enjoy which alongside his down to earth personality, helped him earn respect in the industry.
There is no doubt that Varun Dhawan is one of the most promising actors of the new generation and as his practices expand, Dhawan’s legacy no doubt will continue to develop. The levels Dhawan will take respect in Bollywood to can only be imagined as he is on course to being one of the most entertaining personalities.

