Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor known for Hindi-language films including Student of the Year, Main Tera Hero, Badlapur, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Before his acting debut, he worked as an assistant director on My Name Is Khan. This biography covers his education, family background and career milestones.
Biography and Education
Varun Dhawan is 30 years old (born on 24 April 1987) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to Bollywood film producer David Dhawan who usually calls him Pappu.
He completed his school education at Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai. After completing his school education, he started doing Business Management from Nottingham Trent University, England.
Height and Reported Physical Details
Some entertainment profiles list Dhawan’s height at approximately 5 feet 9 inches. Weight and detailed body measurements vary by source and are not treated here as independently verified facts.
Family and Personal Life
Dhawan was born in Mumbai into a family connected with the Hindi film industry. His father, David Dhawan, is a film director, and his mother is Karuna Dhawan. His brother Rohit Dhawan is also a filmmaker. Private residential addresses have been removed for safety and privacy.
His father David Dhawan is a Bollywood film director while mother Karuna Dhawan is a homemaker.
He has only one sibling namely Rohit Dhawan who is also a well-known film director while his uncle, Anil Dhawan is an actor.
Dhawan married fashion designer Natasha Dalal in January 2021. The earlier claim that he was unmarried is outdated. Unverified stories about other relationships have been removed.
Acting Career
As being from the filmy background, Varun was always fascinated by cinema and has always dreamt of seeing himself on the television since his childhood. He was established by his father David Dhawan in the film industry. Before acting, he worked as an assistant director in Karan Johar‘s film My Name Is Khan (2010).
He started his acting career in 2012 from the movie ‘Student of the Year‘ for which he won Lion Gold Favorite Debut (Male) 2013.
In 2014, he appeared in Forbes India‘s Celebrity 100 list, based on his income and Popularity Award. He worked in the popular Bollywood movies like ‘Main Tera Hero’, ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, ‘Badlapur’, ‘ABCD 2’, ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’, ‘Judwaa 2’, and many more. He won many awards and nominations for his work in the various movies.
Apart from acting, he performs on stage and has co-hosted many award ceremonies and events like Filmfare, Screen, and Stardust Awards.
Media Reports and Rumours
There was a rumor that after an argument actor Sohail Khan slapped Varun, but they both denied it.
Career Highlights and Quick Facts
- During his school days, he used to watch wrestling a lot and since then he is a huge fan of actor and wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Once, Varun’ s fans requested The Rock to wish Varun on his birthday.
- He was an intelligent student and secured 82% his 10th board examination.
- He loves to eat non-veg food, especially chicken.
- As his family is heredity diabetic so he avoids sugar and even dislikes alcohol.
- He learned acting skills from Barry John’s acting school along with actor Arjun Kapoor and there, they did a short film namely ‘White Mountain’.
- He has a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong.
- His dream is to play the character of a soldier.
- His all-time favorite celebrities are Govinda, Dwayne Johnson, Priyanka Chopra, Angelina Jolie and Preity Zinta.
- He likes to watch movies like ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘Guide’, ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’, ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Raja Babu’ and a Hollywood movie ‘American Psycho’.
- In his free time, he usually likes to do dancing, reading or swimming.
- He loves to play football.
- His favorite destination is the Maldives in South Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Varun Dhawan make his acting debut?
He made his film debut in Student of the Year in 2012.
Who are Varun Dhawan’s parents?
His parents are film director David Dhawan and Karuna Dhawan.
Who is Varun Dhawan married to?
He married fashion designer Natasha Dalal in January 2021.
Which film did he work on before acting?
He worked as an assistant director on My Name Is Khan.
Fact-Checking Note
Film credits and public biographical information are summarized here. Physical statistics are qualified where reliable confirmation is limited.