Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan: The Bankable Star of Hindi Cinema

Varun Dhawan, born on 24 April 1987, stands as a highly successful and bankable Indian actor in Hindi films, consistently featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since 2014. Graduating in business studies from Nottingham Trent University, he started as an assistant director to Karan Johar in “My Name Is Khan” (2010). His acting debut in 2012 with Johar’s “Student of the Year” marked the beginning of a stellar career. Dhawan’s success includes leading roles in romantic comedies like “Main Tera Hero” (2014), “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” (2014), and “Badrinath Ki Dulhania” (2017). The actor’s versatility shines through in films like “Dilwale” (2015), “Dishoom” (2016), “Judwaa 2” (2017), and the drama “Sui Dhaaga” (2018). Known for his diverse roles, Dhawan received acclaim for performances in the thriller “Badlapur” (2015) and the drama “October” (2018). After a brief setback, he made a strong comeback with projects like “Jugjugg Jeeyo” and “Bhediya” (both 2022), further solidifying his position in the industry. Varun Dhawan, the son of film director David Dhawan, has been part of 11 consecutive box-office successes from 2012 to 2018.