Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor known for his performances in Hindi cinema. Born on April 24, 1987, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he is the son of film director David Dhawan and Karuna Dhawan. He completed his education at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom, where he studied Business Management. Before entering acting, he worked as an assistant director on My Name Is Khan (2010).
Varun made his acting debut with Student of the Year in 2012, directed by Karan Johar. The film brought him recognition and established him as a promising young actor. He subsequently appeared in successful movies such as Main Tera Hero (2014), Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), Badlapur (2015), Dishoom (2016), and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017).
He demonstrated his versatility through performances in films such as October (2018) and Sui Dhaaga (2018), exploring more serious and emotional roles. His other notable projects include Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022), Bhediya (2022), and Bawaal (2023).
Varun is known for his energetic performances, dancing skills, and comic timing. He married fashion designer Natasha Dalal in January 2021, and they welcomed their daughter in June 2024. He continues to work across different genres in Indian cinema.