Varun Dhawan: News

One of the highest-paid celebrities of India who has been featuring on 'Forbes India's 'Celebrity 100' list since 2014, Varun Dhawan, is a popular actor in Bollywood. After pursuing a degree in business management from the United Kingdom, he returned to Mumbai and worked as an assistant director with Karan Johar on the film 'My Name is Khan' (2010). In 2012, Dhawan made his Bollywood debut with 'Student of the Year' alongside two newcomers, Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt. The film became one of the highest-grossing films and got Dhawan the Best Male Debut nomination at Filmfare Awards. The following years, he was cast in 'Main Tera Hero', 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', 'Badlapur', 'ABCD 2', and many more movies. After the release of 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' and 'Judwaa 2', the actor established himself as a "bona fide Bollywood superstar." In January 2021, Dhawan got married to his long-time girlfriend, Natasha Dalal. As of 2021, he is filming for 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo'.

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20 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun

Why 'Pushpa 2' was pulled from North Indian PVRs 

Despite setting a new record as the fastest Indian film to cross the ₹1,050 crore mark worldwide, Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule has been surprisingly pulled off from all PVR INOX chains in North India.

20 Dec 2024

Atlee

Excited for Varun's 'Baby John' avatar? Here's what to expect 

Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan is all set to enthrall audiences with his upcoming film, Baby John. Directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, the film is a reimagining of Atlee's 2016 Tamil blockbuster Theri.

19 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun

'No conflict here': Atlee dismisses 'Baby John' v/s 'Pushpa 2'

Director-producer Atlee has quashed ideas of a box office clash between Varun Dhawan's Baby John and Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule.

19 Dec 2024

Atlee

'Baby John' cast salaries revealed: Guess who charged the most

The upcoming action film Baby John, featuring Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh in the lead, is all set to release on December 25.

18 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Baby John' to release across massive 3K screens in India

The much-anticipated film Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, Jackie Shroff, Wamiqa Gabbi, Keerthy Suresh, and Sanya Malhotra is all set to hit theaters soon. The excitement has only been heightened by the news of a cameo appearance by Salman Khan.

18 Dec 2024

Atlee

'A6': Atlee promises 'proudest film ever' with Salman Khan

Acclaimed director Atlee, who recently delivered the blockbuster Jawan, is gearing up for his sixth directorial, tentatively titled A6.

18 Dec 2024

Atlee

Atlee, Murad Khetani join hands with Vijay Sethupathi for thriller

Renowned filmmakers Atlee and Murad Khetani are said to be joining forces once again, this time for a Tamil thriller.

15 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Hanuman of the country': Varun Dhawan praises Amit Shah

At a recent event, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan had an interesting conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The two spoke about Lord Ram and Ravan, dharma, and Lord Hanuman.

15 Dec 2024

Atlee

'Never seen before': Varun teases Salman's 'Baby John' cameo

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently praised superstar Salman Khan's special appearance in his upcoming film Baby John.

13 Dec 2024

Vidhu Vinod Chopra

No, Vikrant Massey wasn't the original choice for '12th Fail'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's latest documentary, Zero Se Restart, was released in theaters on Friday (December 13).

10 Dec 2024

Shraddha Kapoor

Will Shraddha join Varun in 'Bhediya 2'? Actor teases possibilities

In a recent interview with Pinkvilla at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024, Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor opened up about her upcoming projects.

09 Dec 2024

Atlee

'Baby John' trailer: Ruthless Jackie Shroff will blow your mind

The much-awaited action film, Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan has finally released its theatrical trailer.

08 Dec 2024

Archana Puran Singh

'The Great Indian Kapil Show' finale to feature Varun Dhawan

The second season of The Great Indian Kapil Show will end with a grand finale episode next Saturday.

06 Dec 2024

Ali Fazal

Year ender 2024: Bollywood's new parents—Deepika-Ranveer to Richa-Ali

The year 2024 has been a joyous one for Bollywood as many stars stepped into parenthood.

29 Nov 2024

Rahul Vaidya

Rahul Vaidya joins LinkedIn, jokes Varun Dhawan 'copied him'

Popular singer and Bigg Boss 14 finalist Rahul Vaidya recently joined the professional networking platform LinkedIn.

28 Nov 2024

Ramesh Taurani

Saif Ali Khan eyed for Nani's 'Gang Leader' Hindi remake

Saif Ali Khan is said to be in talks with producer Ramesh Taurani for a role in the Hindi remake of Nani's 2019 blockbuster, Gang Leader.

28 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2,' 'Baby John': Films to hit theaters in December 

Indian cinema halls are going to end 2024 on a high note with a mixed bag of movies lined up for a December release.

25 Nov 2024

LinkedIn

Varun Dhawan deletes LinkedIn after criticism over '300cr mega-hits' bio

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan recently joined the professional networking platform, LinkedIn, only to delete his account four days later.

22 Nov 2024

Bollywood

Priyanka-Deepika: Varun aside, these Bollywood stars are also on LinkedIn

While Instagram continues to be the go-to platform for Bollywood celebrities to share updates about their work and lives, many have also made their way to LinkedIn.

22 Nov 2024

Bollywood

Varun debuts on LinkedIn; fans joke, 'planning to enter corporate'

Actor Varun Dhawan has expanded his social media presence by joining LinkedIn, a platform primarily used for professional networking.

09 Nov 2024

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

'Citadel': Samantha collapsed on set, used oxygen tank, reveals Varun

Citadel: Honey Bunny star Samantha Ruth Prabhu had to deal with several health issues while filming.

09 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

'Chhaava' eyes two new dates to avoid 'Pushpa 2' clash

In a smart move to avoid a box office clash, the makers of Vicky Kaushal's historical epic Chhaava have reportedly decided to push its release from December 6.

08 Nov 2024

Citadel

Varun Dhawan to join Priyanka Chopra in 'Citadel'? Find out

Fresh off the success of his recent series Citadel: Honey Bunny, Varun Dhawan is reportedly all set to make his international debut.

08 Nov 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Saqib Saleem breaks silence on 'Citadel' snub with cryptic post

Saqib Saleem, one of the lead actors of the Amazon Prime Video series Citadel: Honey Bunny, finally broke his silence about his absence from the show's promotions in an Instagram post.

07 Nov 2024

Amazon Prime Video

'Citadel: Honey Bunny' review—Engaging, but doesn't completely hit the spot

Raj-DK's Citadel: Honey Bunny, released on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday, is a prequel to Priyanka Chopra Jonas's Citadel (2023).

07 Nov 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

'Border,' 'Dhamaal': 8 franchise films by Bhushan Kumar on way!

After the blockbuster success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and its sequel—released on November 1—producer Bhushan Kumar is all set to introduce a few new intellectual properties (IPs) with franchises in the next two years.

05 Nov 2024

Atlee

Collab alert! Varun Dhawan-Diljit Dosanjh team up for 'Baby John'

The makers of the upcoming action film Baby John are leaving no stone unturned to build anticipation.

05 Nov 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Citadel: Honey Bunny' to 'Vettaiyan': Unmissable OTT releases this week

Streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are all set to drop a bunch of new movies and web series this week. The upcoming slate promises a healthy mix of comedy, action, and drama for everyone to enjoy.

04 Nov 2024

Atlee

Think Varun Dhawan can't do action? Watch 'Baby John' TasterCut 

Varun Dhawan, who has proved his versatility in all kinds of films, is all set to surprise us with his latest offering, Baby John. The movie is an official remake of Atlee's Tamil blockbuster Theri (2016).

03 Nov 2024

Atlee

Varun drops fiery new 'Baby John' poster before TasterCut launch

Varun Dhawan's much-anticipated film Baby John will be released in theaters worldwide on Christmas 2024.

02 Nov 2024

Atlee

Varun Dhawan looks battle-ready in new 'Baby John' motion poster

Varun Dhawan has released a new motion poster for his upcoming film Baby John.

01 Nov 2024

Atlee

'Baby John' leaked teaser: Varun Dhawan teases protective dad avatar

The teaser of Varun Dhawan's much-anticipated film Baby John has been leaked on social media. The exclusive "taster cut" started running in theaters from Friday.

31 Oct 2024

Jackie Shroff

'Baby John': Varun Dhawan redefines carnage in new motion poster

The makers of Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, have dropped a new video giving a glimpse of the actor's intense look.

31 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Meet Lara: Varan Dhawan reveals daughter's name for first time

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, who recently embraced fatherhood, has revealed his daughter's name publicly for the first time.

29 Oct 2024

Amazon Prime Video

New 'Citadel' trailer: Can Honey-Bunny save young Nadia in time

The second trailer for the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Video series Citadel: Honey Bunny has been dropped, giving a deeper look into the thrilling narrative.

28 Oct 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Varun channels his angry-young-man avatar in new 'Citadel' teaser

The much-awaited upcoming spy action series, Citadel: Honey Bunny, has dropped a new teaser with Varun Dhawan as Agent Bunny aka Rahi Gambhir.

28 Oct 2024

Bollywood

Why Pooja Hegde replaced Sreeleela in Varun's upcoming comedy film

It was recently reported that actor Pooja Hegde has replaced Sreeleela in an upcoming comedy film by director David Dhawan.

27 Oct 2024

Amazon Prime Video

'Citadel: Honey Bunny': Why Raj-DK chose a 'frivolous' title

Raj Nidimoru, one-half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK, recently spoke to Zoom about their upcoming project Citadel: Honey Bunny.

26 Oct 2024

David Dhawan

Pooja Hegde replaces Sreeleela in David Dhawan's next: Report

In a new development, actor Pooja Hegde has reportedly been roped in to star opposite Varun Dhawan in David Dhawan's upcoming film, reported ETimes.

25 Oct 2024

Bhediya

Halloween special: 'Stree 2,' 'Bhediya,' and more set for re-release

In a bid to revive the cinema-going experience, PVR Cinemas has announced the re-release of several popular films ahead of Halloween.

23 Oct 2024

Abhishek Banerjee

Fans fume over Prime skipping Rajkummar in 'Stree' promotional clips

Fans of horror-comedy Stree 2 are upset over the apparent exclusion of actor Rajkummar Rao from promotional videos on Amazon Prime Video. The box office hit recently made its digital debut on the streaming platform.

23 Oct 2024

Atlee

'Baby John' teaser to release with 'Singham Again,' 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'

The much-awaited teaser of Varun Dhawan's action film, Baby John, has been awarded a U/A certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), reported Pinkvilla.

20 Oct 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Is 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' inspired by 'Furious 7'

The upcoming Indian adaptation of Citadel, Citadel: Honey Bunny, has already sparked online debates over its striking resemblance to the Hollywood film Fast & Furious 7.

20 Oct 2024

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas almost starred in 'Citadel: Honey Bunny'

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who starred in Citadel with Richard Madden, was also supposed to appear in the Indian spin-off, Citadel: Honey Bunny.

17 Oct 2024

Amazon Prime Video

'Citadel': Why Samantha 'begged' makers to replace her

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is making a strong return to the screen after being diagnosed with myositis, has revealed that she "begged" the creators of Citadel: Honey Bunny to replace her due to health concerns.

16 Oct 2024

Kay Kay Menon

How 'Citadel' star Kashvi reacted to playing young Priyanka Chopra

The much-awaited Amazon Prime Video Original series, Citadel: Honey Bunny, will premiere globally on November 7.

15 Oct 2024

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Is Saqib Saleem unhappy with 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' creators

In a surprising twist, actor Saqib Saleem was missing from the grand trailer launch of Citadel: Honey Bunny.

15 Oct 2024

Aditya Chopra

When Aditya Chopra refused to invest in Varun's action film

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently shared an interesting anecdote about his meeting with Yash Raj Films's head, Aditya Chopra.

15 Oct 2024

Amazon Prime Video

'Citadel: Honey Bunny' trailer: Varun-Samantha promise thrill, drama, action

Amazon Prime Video has dropped the action-packed trailer of Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian chapter of the global Citadel spy franchise.

12 Oct 2024

Atlee

Jackie Shroff unleashes pure evil in new 'Baby John' teaser

Makers of the much-awaited film Baby John have released the first look of veteran actor Jackie Shroff on Saturday.

11 Oct 2024

Atlee

Jackie Shroff joins Varun Dhawan in 'Baby John': Check poster

The much-anticipated action film Baby John, featuring Varun Dhawan, has been making waves in the industry. The excitement reached new heights on Friday with the release of a new poster featuring Jackie Shroff.

11 Oct 2024

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

'Family Man's Manoj Bajpyee teases 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' trailer date

Amazon Prime Video's highly-anticipated series, Citadel: Honey Bunny, has announced when its trailer will be dropping—Tuesday (October 15).

06 Oct 2024

Atlee

'Baby John': Here's how much Salman charged for his cameo

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to make a special appearance in the upcoming film Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan and directed by Kalees.

05 Oct 2024

Atlee

Salman to play a cop in Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John'

Superstar Salman Khan is set to make a cameo appearance in Baby John, directed by Kalees, produced by Atlee, and led by Varun Dhawan.

03 Oct 2024

Ahan Shetty

Ahan Shetty joins Sunny-Varun-Diljit in 'Border 2'

Ahan Shetty, son of actor Suniel Shetty, has joined the cast of the upcoming war film, Border 2.

30 Sep 2024

Bhushan Kumar

'Border 2' to begin filming in J&K from November 25

The sequel to the iconic war film Border (1997), titled Border 2, is set to kick off shooting on November 25 in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Mid-Day.

30 Sep 2024

Box Office

Varun Dhawan's niece, Anjini bags role in Salman Khan's 'Sikandar'

Anjini Dhawan, who happens to be Varun Dhawan's niece, is reportedly all set for a major role in Salman Khan's upcoming movie Sikandar.

29 Sep 2024

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

This 'Sarabhai...' actor auditioned for 'Shark Tank' and got rejected

Rajesh Kumar, famously known as Rosesh Sarabhai from the hit sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, recently dropped an interesting tidbit: he actually applied to be on Shark Tank India!