Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan is a popular Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. Born on April 24, 1987, he is the son of famed film director David Dhawan. After graduating in business studies from Nottingham Trent University, Varun started his film career behind the scenes as an assistant director before making his acting debut in 2012 with Karan Johar’s *Student of the Year*. He quickly gained fame for his charm and versatility, starring in hit romantic comedies like *Main Tera Hero*, *Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania*, and *Badrinath Ki Dulhania* as well as action and dance films such as *Dilwale*, *Dishoom*, and *ABCD 2*.

Varun has also earned praise for roles that pushed him beyond his usual comedic and romantic hero image, such as in the thriller *Badlapur* and the emotional drama *October*. Known for his energetic screen presence, he enjoyed a consistent run of box-office successes through much of the 2010s. His more recent films like *Jugjugg Jeeyo* and *Bhediya* in 2022 were well received, confirming his status as one of India’s leading actors.

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