Varun Dhawan is an outstanding and very versatile actor in today’s Bollywood. With his charming personality, energy in his dance sequences, and qualities that we can all relate to, Varun has made a name for himself in the industry. Also, over the years, he has gone from the son of a renowned filmmaker to a star in his own right.

Early Life and Background

Varun Dhawan was born on 24th April 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to a very well-known film family. He is the youngest of two sons from the family of the famous director David Dhawan, who is mostly known for his comedy films. Also, his elder brother, Rohit Dhawan, is a film director. Brought up in a creative and film-oriented environment, which was in all aspects of life. Varun was introduced to the world of cinema from a young age, but at the same time, he worked hard to make it as an actor, which was also a choice rather than just living up to the family name.

Varun’s time in school was at Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai, and he went on to get a degree in Business Management from the UK at Nottingham Trent University. Also of interest is that prior to breaking into acting, he worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the film My Name Is Khan (2010), which in turn gave him a great insight into the film industry.

Acting Career and Major Achievements

Varun Dhawan began his acting career in 2012 in Karan Johar’s film Student of the Year, which also featured Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra. His variety of films include romantic comedies like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), action thrillers like Badlapur (2015), and fun entertainers like Main Tera Hero (2014) and Judwaa 2 (2017).

In October (2018) and Sui Dhaaga (2018), he was lauded by critics, which also didn’t go to waste as the audience supported him at the box office. With consistent success at the box office and critical appreciation, Varun Dhawan has become one of Bollywood’s go-to actors.

Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance

Varun Dhawan is known for his fitness, which goes well with his dance and action roles

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Weight: 75 kilograms 

Body Type: Toned and fit

Distinctive Features: Varun has a charming smile, a young look, and an energetic personality

He keeps in shape via weight training, functional exercise, and a very disciplined diet, which in turn inspires many of his fans to stay fit and active.

Age in 2025

As of 2025, Varun Dhawan is 38. Although in the industry for over a decade, he still comes off as very young and full of energy, which he in turn puts into his work and connects with audiences of all age groups.

Personal Life

In January 2021, Varun Dhawan married his long-time girlfriend Natasha Dalal, who is a fashion designer. The pair like to keep their relationship to themselves, but do draw media attention at times. Varun posts about his personal life and health routine on social media, which he has millions of followers of.

Net Worth in 2025

As of 2025, Varun Dhawan’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million (approx. ₹415 crore). From his stage performances, film work, which has done very well for him, brand endorsements, and investment portfolio, he has built his fortune. Also a part of the top-paid group of actors in Bollywood, he is also featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 issue very often.

Conclusion

Varun Dhawan’s progression from what we knew of him as a star kid to becoming the face of what today’s Bollywood stands for is very inspiring. What he brings to the table in terms of hard work, dedication, and his open-door policy to try out diverse roles has won him a very dedicated fan base. In 2025, it is looking like he will still be at the top of his game with many exciting projects in the pipeline and also doing very well in his personal life, which only adds to his appeal as a talent and an entertainer in the Indian film industry.