Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films.
Varun Dhawan (born 24 April 1987) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films. He made his acting debut in 2012 with Student of the Year and has since become one of India’s highest-paid actors.
Early life and education
Varun Dhawan was born in Mumbai in 1987. He studied at Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai and later earned a degree in Business Management from Nottingham Trent University.
Career
He began in film as an assistant director on My Name Is Khan before making his acting debut in Student of the Year (2012). He later appeared in films including Main Tera Hero, Badlapur, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, ABCD 2, Dilwale, Dishoom, Judwaa 2, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and October.
Public profile
Dhawan is widely recognised as a major Hindi-film star of his generation. He has appeared on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list in the 2010s and is described by multiple sources as one of India’s highest-paid actors.
Family
He is the son of film director David Dhawan. Public biographies also identify his mother as Karuna Dhawan and note that he comes from a film-industry family.
Key facts
- Varun Dhawan was born on 24 April 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- He is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi-language films.
- Before acting, he worked as an assistant director on My Name Is Khan.
- He made his film acting debut in Student of the Year (2012).
- He is the son of film director David Dhawan.
Varun Dhawan’s films circulate widely through Canadian cinemas, streaming platforms, and South Asian diaspora audiences, making him a familiar figure for many Canadian viewers interested in Hindi cinema.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varun_DhawanSupports: Birth date, nationality, career overview, acting debut, and status as one of India's highest-paid actors.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3315894/bio/Supports: Birth place, family background, education, and debut film.
- BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/varun-dhawan/21064Supports: Early career, family background, and notable films.