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==Filmography==
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*2012 ''[[Student of the Year]]'' as Rohan Nanda
*2012 ''[[Student of the Year]]'' as Rohan Nanda
* <ref> http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/varun-dhawan-s-main-tera-hero-locked-for-2014-release-364057 </ref><ref> http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawans-main-tera-hero-trailer-crosses-two-million-hits-on-youtube/ </ref> ''[[Main Tera Hero]]'' as Sreenath 'Seenu' Prasad
* 2014 <ref> http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/varun-dhawan-s-main-tera-hero-locked-for-2014-release-364057 </ref><ref> http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawans-main-tera-hero-trailer-crosses-two-million-hits-on-youtube/ </ref> ''[[Main Tera Hero]]'' as Sreenath 'Seenu' Prasad
* 2014 <ref> http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/is-varun-dhawans-humpty-sharma-ki-dulhan-a-tribute-to-dilwale-dulhaniya-le-jaaenge/ </ref> ''[[Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania]]'' - Filming


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==

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Varun Dhawan
Dhawan at the press conference of Student Of The Year & Aircel tie up.
Born (1987-04-24) 24 April 1987 (age 37)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present
Parent(s)David Dhawan
Karuna Dhawan
RelativesRohit Dhawan (brother)

Varun Dhawan (born on 24 April 1987) is an Indian film actor. Dhawan marked his debut in Karan Johar's Student Of The Year (2012) for which he won a Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male.

Early life

Varun Dhawan was born on 24 April 1987[1] in Mumbai to film director David Dhawan and Karuna Dhawan. He is the younger brother of director Rohit Dhawan, who made his directorial debut with the 2011 film, Desi Boyz. He is also the nephew of actor Anil Dhawan and is the cousin of actor Siddharth Dhawan. He has a degree in business management from Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Career

Dhawan with Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra promoting Student of the Year.

Prior to his acting debut, Dhawan worked as assistant director to Karan Johar on his 2010 film, My Name Is Khan. In 2012, Dhawan made his debut in Karan Johar's Student Of The Year alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt.[2] His performance and dancing skills was appreciated with film critic Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama who stated, "Varun is excessively talented, supremely confident and hardly look like first-time actor. Photogenic, charming and self-assured,shine in his respective role, enact his part with gusto. Varun is a talent one can't help but marvel at. In fact, Varun is here to stay!"[3] Similarly CNN-IBN film critic Rajeev Masand wrote, "It’s Varun Dhawan who stands out with a confident, charming turn, able to tackle both comical and vulnerable scenes with ease".[4] Film critic Komal Nahta commented, "Varun Dhawan does very well as the spoilt brat. Varun is the best dancer among all three."[5] Raedita Tandan from Filmfare wrote, "Varun has done his best not to seem like newcomer and emerges triumphant. Varun is charming his brilliant dancing skills deserve a special mention. He makes confident debut."[6] The film was released on 19 October 2012.The songs also became popular with the romantic track "Ishq Wala Love" became the biggest hit of the album concluded by "Radha" and "Disco Song".[7]

Dhawan is slated to appear in Main Tera Hero, is a remake of a Telugu film, Kandireega being produced by Ekta Kapoor's production house, Balaji Motion Pictures.[8] The project will be directed by his father, David Dhawan, and Varun Dhawan will play a musician.[9] In preparation for his role, he enrolled in singing classes.[10] He has also been signed by Saif Ali Khan's production house, Illuminati Films, to do a film directed by Sriram Raghavan.[11] He is also confirmed for Karan Johar's next production Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania opposite Student of the Year co star Alia Bhatt.[12]


Filmography

Awards and nominations

Year Film Award Category Result
2012 Student of the Year BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut - Male Nominated[16]
2013 ETC Bollywood Business Awards Most Profitable Debut (Male) Nominated[17]
Filmfare Awards Best Male Debut Nominated[18]
Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards Best Debutant – Male Nominated[19]
Screen Awards Most Promising Newcomer – Male Nominated[20]
Lions Gold Awards Favorite Debut (Male) Won[21]
Zee Cine Awards Best Male Debut Nominated[22]
Stardust Awards Breakthrough Performance – Male Won[23]
Superstar of Tomorrow – Male Nominated[24]
Star Guild Awards Best Male Debut Nominated[25]
Times of India Film Awards Best Debut - Male Nominated[26]

Other honours

References

  1. ^ Sangghvi, Bhavikk (23 April 2013). "Varun Dhawan will attract girls even when he's older?". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  2. ^ "The new stars of Bollywood". Hindustan Times. 31 December 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  3. ^ Student Of The Year (2012) | Hindi Movie Critic Review By Taran Adarsh - Bollywood Hungama
  4. ^ Pass class | Rajeev Masand – movies that matter : from bollywood, hollywood and everywhere else
  5. ^ Student Of The Year Movie Review | Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar
  6. ^ Movie Review : Student Of The Year
  7. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/musicchart/1081479906.cms?chartid=1&periodtype=4&date=2013-03-21
  8. ^ "Varun Dhawan is Ekta Kapoor's Rs. 2 crore hero". Hindustan Times.
  9. ^ "David Dhawan to direct son in Kandireega Remake". MidDay.
  10. ^ "Varun Dhawan trains with Priyanka's Singing Teacher". New York Daily news.
  11. ^ "Varun Dhawan-starrer to go on floors early 2014: Raghavan". Zee News. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  12. ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Varun-Dhawan-Alia-Bhatt-to-star-together-in-Humpty-Sharma-Ki-Dulhania/Article1-1104040.aspx
  13. ^ http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/varun-dhawan-s-main-tera-hero-locked-for-2014-release-364057
  14. ^ http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawans-main-tera-hero-trailer-crosses-two-million-hits-on-youtube/
  15. ^ http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/is-varun-dhawans-humpty-sharma-ki-dulhan-a-tribute-to-dilwale-dulhaniya-le-jaaenge/
  16. ^ "Big Star Awards 2012 / 2013 – Winners, Nominations". Indicine. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  17. ^ "Bollywood Business Awards 2012". ETC Bollywood Business. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014. Event occurs at 30:28
  18. ^ "Varun Dhawan— Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  19. ^ "Winners: Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Movie Awards 2012". Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  20. ^ "Nominations for 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards". Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  21. ^ "Lions Gold Awards Winners 2013". Indicine. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  22. ^ "Zee Cine Awards 2013: Team 'Barfi!', Vidya Balan, Salman Khan bag big honours". Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  23. ^ "Stardust Awards 2013: list of winners". NDTV. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  24. ^ "Nominations for Stardust Awards 2013". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  25. ^ "Star Guild Awards — Nominees". Star Guild Awards. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  26. ^ "TOIFA Awards 2013 Nominations". Indicine. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  27. ^ "Times Most Desirable Men 2012 - Results". ITimes. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  28. ^ "Promising Newcomer Male 2012". ITimes. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  29. ^ "Koimoi 2012 Audience Poll Winners". http://www.koimoi.com. Retrieved 20 June 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
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