| Varun Dhawan |
| Full Name |
Varun David Dhawan |
| Nickname |
Pappu
VD |
| Profession |
Actor
Dancer
Model |
| Varun Dhawan Physical Stats & More |
| Height |
in centimeters- 175
cm in meters- 1.75
m in feet inches- 5’ 9" |
| Weight |
78 kg
(172 lbs) |
| Body Measurements |
- Chest: 40 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 15 Inches
|
| Eye Colour |
Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour |
Black |
| Shoe Size |
9 (UK) |
| Varun Dhawan Career |
| Debut |
Film: Student of the Year (2012)
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
- Stardust Awards
- Breakthrough Performance (Male) for Student of the Year (2013)
- Best Actor – Comedy/Romance for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2015)
- Best Actor – Comedy/Romance for Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2018)
- BIG Star Entertainment Awards
- Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Role (Male) for Main Tera Hero (2014)
- IIFA Awards
- Best Performance in a Comic Role for Main Tera Hero (2015)
- Best Performance in a Comic Role for Dishoom (2017)
- Lions Gold Awards
- Favourite Debut (Male) for Student of the Year (2013)
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India
- Dynamic Performer of the Year (2017)
- Zee Cine Awards
- Best Actor in a Comic Role for Dishoom (2017)
- Other Recognitions
- Listed in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list multiple times
- Known as one of the most bankable and commercially successful young Bollywood stars
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| Varun Dhawan Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
24 April 1987 (Friday) |
| Age |
38 Years |
| Birthplace |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign |
Taurus |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| School |
Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai |
| College/University |
Nottingham Trent University, England |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduate in Business Management |
| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Food Habit |
Non-Vegetarian |
| Address |
• A/15, Sagar Darshan, Hanuman Nagar, Off Carter Road, Khar (West), Mumbai
• 201 and 202, Beach Wood House at Oberoi Enclave which is Next To JW Marriot Hotel in Juhu, Mumbai
|
| Hobbies |
- Dancing
- Swimming
- Reading
- Gymming
- Watching movies
- Sketching
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| Controversies |
- Karan Johar’s Nepotism Debate (2017): Varun joined Karan Johar and Saif Ali Khan on stage at the IIFA Awards where they mocked Kangana Ranaut with the “Nepotism Rocks” chant. The act drew heavy criticism, after which Varun publicly apologized.
- Stage Misconduct Allegations: Varun has faced criticism for some of his on-stage antics during award shows, with people calling them over the top and inappropriate at times.
- Road Safety Violation (2017): He was clicked taking a selfie with a fan from inside his car while stuck in traffic. Mumbai Police reprimanded him on Twitter for risking safety.
- Box Office Claims: Varun has been accused of exaggerating box office numbers of some of his films to project them as bigger successes than they were.
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| Varun Dhawan Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Marriage Date |
24 January 2021 (Sunday)
|
| Marriage Place |
Alibaug |
| Affairs/Girlfriends |
- Sara: Varun was reportedly dating a girl named Sara during his college days in the UK, but the relationship ended before he entered films.
- Taapsee Pannu (Rumoured): During the shooting of Judwaa 2, there were link-up rumours, though both denied them.
- Nargis Fakhri (Rumoured): Varun was also speculated to be dating actress Nargis Fakhri, but it was never confirmed.
- Natasha Dalal: His childhood friend and longtime girlfriend. After years of dating, Varun married Natasha Dalal on 24 January 2021 in Alibaug.
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| Varun Dhawan Family |
| Wife/Spouse |
Natasha Dalal |
| Children |
Daughter- Lara (born on 3 June 2024) |
| Parents |
Father- David Dhawan, Film Director
Mother- Karuna Dhawan
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| Siblings |
Brother- Rohit Dhawan, Film Director
Sister- None
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| Varun Dhawan Favourites |
| Food |
Chicken, Cheesecake and Mishti Doi |
| Actor |
Govinda and Dwayne Johnson |
| Actress |
Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Angelina Jolie |
| Film |
Bollywood- Guide (1965), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Rang De Basanti (2006), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Raja Babu (1994)
Hollywood- American Psycho (2000)
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| Singer |
Drake, Sonu Nigam |
| TV Shows |
Late Show with David Letterman, 1993 |
| Colour |
Red and Black |
| Sport |
Football |
| Perfume |
- Favourite Perfume: Gucci, Polo Sport, and Issey Miyake
|
| Restaurant |
- Bastian, Mumbai: Famous for seafood and Asian fusion.
- Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mumbai: Mediterranean fine dining spot.
- Yauatcha, Mumbai: Loves their dim sums and Asian delicacies.
- Nobu, New York & Los Angeles: Favourite Japanese fine dining restaurant.
- Pali Bhavan, Mumbai: Enjoys Indian cuisine here.
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| Dancer |
Michael Jackson |
| Travel Destinations |
- London: One of his favourite international destinations where he also studied.
- New York: Loves visiting for vacations and work.
- Maldives: Preferred holiday spot with Natasha Dalal.
- Switzerland: Enjoys the scenic beauty and mountains.
- Goa: Favourite local getaway in India.
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| Varun Dhawan Style Quotient |
| Car Collection |
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 350 CDI – Worth ~₹88 lakh
- Audi Q7 – Worth ~₹80 lakh
- Mercedes-Benz E220d – Worth ~₹60 lakh
- Toyota Innova Crysta – Worth ~₹25 lakh
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| Bike Collection |
- Royal Enfield Bullet 350 – Classic cruiser bike
- Suzuki Intruder M1800RZ – Powerful sports cruiser worth ~₹16 lakh
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| Varun Dhawan Money Factor |
| Salary |
₹25–30 Crore |
| Annual Income |
₹50–60 Crore |
| Net Worth |
Approx. ₹370 Crore (US $45 Million) |
