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Varun Dhawan
Active Bollywood Actor
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, India.
- Age39 years
- Active2012 – Present
- Updated
Varun Dhawan Biography
Varun Dhawan Full Information
- Full Name: Varun Dhawan
- Date of Birth: 24 April 1987
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession: Actor
- Industry: Hindi Cinema (Bollywood)
- Years Active: 2012–present
Family:
- Father: David Dhawan (film director)
- Mother: Karuna Dhawan
- Sibling: Rohit Dhawan (elder brother; film director)
- Uncles: Anil Dhawan (actor) and fashion designer Manish Malhotra
- Spouse: Natasha Dalal (married in 2021)
- Child: One daughter
Education:
- Primary schooling at Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
- HSC from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
- Degree in business studies from Nottingham Trent University, UK
- Worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on My Name Is Khan (2010) before acting
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Student of the Year | Acting debut; commercial success |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Established him as a commercial star |
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Breakthrough romantic-comedy success |
| 2015 | Badlapur | Critically acclaimed performance against type |
| 2015 | ABCD 2 | Dance film; played Kings United founder Suresh Mukund |
| 2015 | Dilwale | His highest-grossing release of the 2010s |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Action cop comedy; box-office success |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Major box-office hit |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | One of his biggest commercial successes |
| 2018 | October | Career-defining performance |
| 2018 | Sui Dhaaga | Well-received dramatic role |
| 2022 | JugJugg Jeeyo | Successful family entertainer |
| 2022 | Bhediya | Entered the horror-comedy genre |
| 2023 | Bawaal | Direct-to-streaming release |
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | Romantic comedy released on 2 October 2025 |
| 2026 | Border 2 | Played Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya; his highest-grossing release |
Recent Activity
- Starred in the war film Border 2, released on 23 January 2026, portraying Param Vir Chakra recipient Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya. It is his highest-grossing release.
- Appeared in the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, released on 2 October 2025.
- Continues to be one of India’s most prominent celebrity endorsers.
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Male | Student of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Student of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Student of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Student of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | Star Guild Awards | Best Male Debut | Student of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | Stardust Awards | Breakthrough Performance – Male | Student of the Year | Won |
| 2013 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Student of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | Stardust Awards | Best Actor – Comedy/Romance | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Won |
| 2015 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania / Main Tera Hero | Nominated |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Actor | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Nominated |
| 2015 | Star Guild Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Nominated |
| 2015 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film – Male | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Nominated |
| 2015 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Male | Main Tera Hero | Nominated |
| 2015 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Main Tera Hero | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Badlapur | Nominated |
| 2016 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Male | Badlapur | Won |
| 2016 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Male | Badlapur | Won |
| 2016 | Star Guild Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | ABCD 2 | Nominated |
| 2016 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Best Entertainer of the Year | Dilwale / Dishoom | Won |
| 2016 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Best Jodi (with Alia Bhatt) | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Won |
| 2017 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Favourite Dancing Star | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Won |
| 2017 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Best Entertainer (Film) | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Won |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Male | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Won |
| 2017 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | Dishoom | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Nominated |
| 2018 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Jury’s Choice) – Male | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Viewer’s Choice) – Male | Judwaa 2 | Nominated |
| 2018 | Star Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Judwaa 2 | Nominated |
| 2018 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Favourite Movie Actor | October | Won |
| 2018 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actor | October | Nominated |
| 2018 | Jagran Film Festival | Best Actor – Male | October | Won |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | October | Nominated |
| 2019 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Viewer’s Choice) – Male | Sui Dhaaga | Nominated |
| 2019 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Favourite Actor (Male) | Kalank | Nominated |
| 2019 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Favourite Dancing Star | — | Nominated |
| 2021 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Favourite Actor | — | Won |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor of the Decade | — | Won |
| 2022 | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Super Stylish Inspirational Youth Idol – Male | — | Won |
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Performer of the Year (Male) | JugJugg Jeeyo | Won |
| 2023 | Zee Cine Awards | Performer of the Year (Male) | Bhediya | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Bhediya | Nominated |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor (Web Original Film) | Bawaal | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Actor – Male | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Leading Star – Male | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Youth Icon – Male | — | Nominated |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama OTT Fest | Best Actor – Male (Popular) | — | Won |
| 2024 | Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards | Best Actor (OTT) – Popular Choice | — | Won |
Note: Varun Dhawan has received five Filmfare Award nominations but has not won a competitive Filmfare Award.
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About Varun Dhawan
Who is Varun Dhawan?
Varun Dhawan is a Bollywood actor known for his versatile roles in commercial and critically acclaimed films.
When did Varun Dhawan make his acting debut?
He made his debut with Student of the Year (2012).
Which films showcased his acting range?
Films like Badlapur (2015) and October (2018) showcased his performance depth beyond commercial entertainers.
Is Varun Dhawan related to David Dhawan?
Yes, Varun Dhawan is the son of film director David Dhawan.
Has he won any major awards?
Yes. He has won IIFA, Zee Cine, Screen, Stardust, Star Guild, Jagran Film Festival and Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India honours, plus an Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor of the Decade. He has five Filmfare nominations but has never won a competitive Filmfare Award.
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