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Varun Dhawan is a prominent Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. Rising to fame in the 2010s, he is one of India's highest-paid actors, appearing in a range of film genres from romantic comedies to action films. He comes from a film family, as the son of director David Dhawan. Dhawan has delivered numerous commercially successful films and has been recognized as a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.

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Career Timeline

2012C$1M

Student of the Year Debut

Breakthrough role in Karan Johar's film marked the start of his career.

2014B$5M+$4M

Main Tera Hero Success

Commercial success in romantic comedies solidified his position.

2015B$10M+$5M

Badlapur Critical Acclaim

Received critical acclaim for his role in the action thriller.

2017A$20M+$10M

Badrinath Ki Dulhania Hit

Box office success continued to establish him as a leading actor.

2018A$30M+$10M

October Praised Performance

His performance in October was praised, displaying his versatility.

2019A$35M+$5M

Kalank Commercial Failure

Kalank did not perform well commercially despite his star power.

2022A$45M+$10M

Bhediya Mixed Reviews

Appeared in Bhediya, which received mixed reviews but had decent performance.

2026A$50M+$5M

Established Bollywood Star

Continues to be a leading actor in Bollywood, with many more projects planned.

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Last updated: February 25, 2026