Varun Dhawan
Biography
Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor. He is the son of film director David Dhawan. Dhawan studied Business Management in England. He worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the 2010 drama My Name Is Khan. Dhawan made his acting debut with Johar's 2012 romantic comedy Student of the Year, a box office success. He received a Filmfare nomination for Best Male Debut for this film. In 2014, Dhawan starred in two commercially successful comedies, Main Tera Hero and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. He is known for his work in Bollywood films. Dhawan was born on April 24, 1987, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Career overview
Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor working in Bollywood films. He made his acting debut in Karan Johar's 2012 romantic comedy, Student of the Year, which was a box office success. For this film, Dhawan received a Filmfare nomination for Best Male Debut.
Prior to his acting debut, Dhawan worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the 2010 drama, My Name Is Khan. In 2014, he starred in two commercially successful comedies, Main Tera Hero and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
Varun Dhawan has worked on numerous projects throughout his career, with a total of 49 known credits. He was born on April 24, 1987, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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56 titles- Pehla Mahayudh (2028) as Bhaskar Sharma
- Doosara Mahayudh (2028) as Bhaskar Sharma
- Border 2 (2026) as Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya
- Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026) as Jass
- Thamma (2025) as Bhaskar
- Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle (2025) as Self
- Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) as Sunny Sanskari
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Citadel Honey Bunny (2024) as Bunny / Rahi
- Stree 2 (2024) as Bhaskar
- Munjya (2024) as Bhaskar
- Baby John (2024) as IPS Satya Verma/John
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) as Unnamed Cameo
- Bawaal (2023) as Ajay Dixit
- Bhediya (2022) as Bhaskar
- Case Toh Banta Hai (2022)
- JugJugg Jeeyo (2022) as Kuldeep 'Kuku' Saini
- Antim: The Final Truth (2021) as Special appearance in "Chingari" song
- Street Dancer 3D (2020) as Sahej
- Coolie No. 1 (2020) as Raju / Kunwar Mahendra Pratap
- Kalank (2019) as Zafar
- Dance Deewane (2018) as Himself
- Sui Dhaaga - Made in India (2018) as Mauji
- October (2018) as Dan
- Nawabzaade (2018) as Special appearance in "High Rated Gabru" song
- Rising Star (2017) as Self
- Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) as Badrinath
- Judwaa 2 (2017) as Raja / Prem
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Himself
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Yaaron Ki Baraat (2016) as Self
- Dishoom (2016) as Junaid Ansari
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Dilwale (2015) as Veer
- Badlapur (2015) as Raghav (Raghu)
- ABCD 2 (2015) as Suresh "Suru" Mukund
- ABCD 2 (2015) Playback Singer
- The Anupam Kher Show (2014) as Himself
- Mission Sapne (2014) as Himself
- Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) as Rakesh Kumar Sharma aka Humpty
- Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) Playback Singer
- Main Tera Hero (2014) as Sreenath Prasad aka 'Seenu'
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Student Of The Year (2012) as Rohan Nanda
- My Name Is Khan (2010) Assistant Director
- The White Mountain (2010) as Dealer
- The White Mountain (2010) Director
- The White Mountain (2010) Writer
- The White Mountain (2010) Cinematography
- The White Mountain (2010) Director of Photography
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Operation Sindoor
- Bhediya 2: The Beginning of End as Bhaskar
- Badlapur 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Varun Dhawan best known for?
Varun Dhawan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Border 2 (2026), Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026), The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024), Stree 2 (2024).
When and where was Varun Dhawan born?
Varun Dhawan was born on April 24, 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Varun Dhawan have?
Varun Dhawan has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2028.
What is Varun Dhawan's background in cinema and television?
Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor. He is the son of film director David Dhawan. Dhawan studied Business Management in England. He worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the 2010 drama My Name Is Khan. Dhawan made his acting debut with Johar's 2012 romantic comedy Student of the Year, a box office success. He r...