Varun Dhawan Quick Facts
| Full Name | Varun Dhawan |
| Profession | Actor |
| Date of Birth | 24 April 1987 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 39 |
| Education | Bombay Scottish School, H.R. College, and Nottingham Trent University (UK) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years Active | 2010 to present |
| Debut | Student of the Year (2012) |
| Breakthrough | Main Tera Hero and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) |
| Spouse | Natasha Dalal (married January 2021) |
| Known For | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badlapur, October, Bhediya, Border 2 |
Varun Dhawan Career in Numbers
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Acting debut | Student of the Year (2012) |
| Breakthrough films | Main Tera Hero and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) |
| Feature films listed | 29, from 2010 to 2026 (including cameos and one assistant director credit) |
| Highest-grossing film | Border 2 (2026), per a report cited in the source |
Early Life and Family
Varun Dhawan was born on 24 April 1987. He was educated at Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai and H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, and later studied business at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. He is married to Natasha Dalal, whom he wed in January 2021.
Breakthrough
Before acting, Dhawan worked as an assistant director on My Name Is Khan. His 2014 films Main Tera Hero and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania established him as a commercial lead in Hindi cinema.
Varun Dhawan Career Journey
Early Films (2012 to 2016)
After his debut, he appeared in Main Tera Hero, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badlapur, ABCD 2, Dilwale and Dishoom.
Dramas and Comedies (2017 to 2020)
He acted in Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Judwaa 2, October, Sui Dhaaga, Kalank and Street Dancer 3D. He also appeared in Coolie No. 1, which was released on Amazon Prime Video.
Recent Work (2021 to 2026)
Dhawan appeared in Jugjugg Jeeyo, Bhediya, Bawaal, Baby John and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. He also appeared in the series Citadel and its spin-off Citadel: Honey Bunny, and in 2026 he starred in Border 2 and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.
Varun Dhawan Movies: Complete Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan (Assistant director) | Not an acting role |
| 2012 | Student of the Year (Debut) | Rohan Nanda |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Sreenath ‘Seenu’ Prasad |
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Rakesh ‘Humpty’ Sharma |
| 2015 | Badlapur | Raghav Purohit |
| 2015 | ABCD 2 | Suresh ‘Suru’ Mukund |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Veer Bakshi |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Junaid Ansari |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Badrinath ‘Badri’ Bansal |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Raja Malhotra and Prem Malhotra |
| 2018 | October | Danish Walia |
| 2018 | Sui Dhaaga | Mauji Sharma |
| 2018 | Nawabzaade (Special appearance) | Himself |
| 2019 | Kalank | Zafar Chaudhary |
| 2020 | Street Dancer 3D | Sahej Singh Narula |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Raju Coolie and Kunwar Raj Pratap Singh |
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth (Special appearance) | Not stated |
| 2022 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Kuldeep ‘Kuku’ Saini |
| 2022 | Bhediya | Bhaskar and Bhediya |
| 2023 | Bawaal | Ajay Dixit |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Cameo) | Not stated |
| 2024 | Munjya (Cameo) | Bhaskar and Bhediya |
| 2024 | Stree 2 | Not stated |
| 2024 | Baby John | DCP Satya Verma and Baby John |
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | Sunny Sanskari |
| 2025 | Thamma (Cameo) | Bhaskar and Bhediya |
| 2026 | Border 2 | Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC |
| 2026 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | Jass Ahuja |
Varun Dhawan Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Citadel | Rahi ‘Bunny’ Gambir (voiceover) | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2024 | Citadel: Honey Bunny | Rahi ‘Bunny’ Gambir | Amazon Prime Video |
Varun Dhawan Awards and Nominations
The sources reviewed list Filmfare nominations for Student of the Year (2012), Badlapur (2015), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), October (2018) and Bhediya (2022). No wins are listed in the sources reviewed.
Varun Dhawan Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are not official. No net worth figure was found in a reliable source. Forbes India’s 2018 Celebrity 100 listing reported his income for that year, which is not a net worth figure.
| Estimated Net Worth | Not publicly estimated |
| Brand Value | Not publicly estimated |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Not verified for this profile |
| Main Income Sources | Film fees and brand endorsements |
Personal Life
Dhawan married Natasha Dalal in January 2021. Details of his private life beyond what is publicly reported are not included here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Varun Dhawan
How old is Varun Dhawan?
Dhawan was born on 24 April 1987, so he is 39 as of October 2026.
What was Varun Dhawan’s debut film?
His acting debut was Student of the Year (2012).
What is Varun Dhawan’s net worth?
No reliable published estimate was found, so no figure is given here.
