Actor Varun Dhawan, known for his charming on-screen presence and impressive acting skills, celebrated his birthday on April 24, 2023.

With a film career spanning over a decade, Varun has proven himself to be one of the most talented actors in Bollywood. Born on April 24, 1987, to ace film director David Dhawan, Varun has worked on various genres and has impressed audiences with his performances. In this article, we will revisit some of his most stunning performances that have made him a household name.

Student of the Year (2012)

Varun made his acting debut with Karan Johar’s 2012 teen sports romantic comedy film, ‘Student of the Year’. The film featured Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Siddharth Malhotra. The movie was about love, friendship, and the struggles of being a teenager. In the film, Varun starred as a rich bully, while Sidharth played one of the most likeable personalities, portrayed as confident, hardworking, and perfect in almost everything.

  • Varun’s performance in ‘Student of the Year’ received immense love from the young audience, and he rose to fame with this film.
  • The film was a huge commercial success, and its success can be attributed to Varun’s charisma on screen.

Badlapur (2015)

Varun as Raghav, plays a man who wants to take revenge in life for his loss. He stuns with his acting skills and proves that he is capable of playing intense roles as effectively as lighter ones.

“Varun’s performance in ‘Badlapur’ was a massive surprise for critics, and it showcased his range as an actor.”

October (2018)

October is another milestone project for Varun, which has proved him to be an actor par excellence. He showed his best in Shoojit Sircar’s 2018 film, starring Banita Sandhu and Gitanjali Rao, alongside Dhawan. ‘October’ received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Dhawan, whose performance was called ‘a massive surprise’ by critics.

  1. Varun’s performance in ‘October’ was widely praised by critics, and it showcased his ability to play complex characters.
  2. The film’s success can be attributed to Varun’s nuanced performance and the direction of Shoojit Sircar.

Bhediya (2022)

Directed by Amar Kaushik, ‘Bhediya’ is a 2022 horror comedy film. The movie received a mixed response from the audience. It was shot in Arunachal Pradesh. Varun proved to be an absolute actor, particularly in his transformation into a wolf in the film. It received 13 nominations at the 68th Filmfare Awards, including Best Film (Critics), Best Actor (Critics) and Best Special Effects.

  • Varun’s performance in ‘Bhediya’ was particularly notable for his transformation into a wolf, which showcased his versatility as an actor.
  • The film’s success can be attributed to Varun’s performance and the direction of Amar Kaushik.

Sui Dhaaga (2018)

Varun as Mauji Sharma, a small-town man who can do nothing extraordinary, is the most beautiful portrayal in the movie ‘Sui Dhaga’. The character he played opened up the possibility of trying something new in terms of acting, and Dhawan surely excelled in his performance. It received positive reviews from critics and proved to be a commercial success at the box office.

  1. Varun’s performance in ‘Sui Dhaga’ was widely praised by critics, and it showcased his ability to play complex characters.
  2. The film’s success can be attributed to Varun’s nuanced performance and the direction of Shashank Khaitan.

Upcoming Projects

In the coming months, Varun will also be seen sharing screen space with Janhvi Kapoor in ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’. Originally slated for a release on April 18 this year, the makers have now postponed the release date due to undisclosed reasons. The film, written and directed by Sashank Khaitan, will hit the theatres on September 12. The film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul, and Akshay Oberoi in prominent roles.

He will next be seen in ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, where he stars opposite Pooja Hegde. He is also preparing for Border 2, which features a powerful cast that includes Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Directed by Anurag Singh, the movie is a follow-up to the 1997 war film Border, a major hit that depicted the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

With a film career spanning over a decade, Varun has proven himself to be one of the most talented actors in Bollywood.