Varun Dhawan
Indian actor (born 1987)
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- Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan reunite with Bhediya director Amar Kaushik in social media postConfirmedConfidence: Confirmed. Official source, or corroborated across several outlets86/100
- Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan discuss fallout with Karan Johar on Koffee With Karan Season 9, while Arjun Kapoor makes a cameoReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet76/100
- Medha Rana, Varun Dhawan’s Border 2 co‑star, joins Ahan Shetty in SankiReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet66/100
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Medha Rana, Varun Dhawan’s Border 2 co‑star, joins Ahan Shetty in Sanki
Bollywood Hungama reports that Medha Rana, who appeared opposite Varun Dhawan in Border 2 (2026), has been cast as Ahan Shetty’s love interest in the upcoming…
Why it matters — Followers of Varun Dhawan may note that his former co‑star is now part of a new high‑profile film.
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Reported by Bollywood Hungama.Varun Dhawan reunites with Sidharth Malhotra on Koffee With Karan, jokes about Heated Rivalry, with Kiara Advani joining
Varun Dhawan said he would cast Sidharth Malhotra in an Indian adaptation of Heated Rivalry, joking about their chemistry from Student of the Year during a…
Why it matters — Fans of Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, or Kiara Advani may be interested in their on‑screen collaboration hints and…
1 outlet
Reported by Hindustan Times.Varun Dhawan reveals what he learned from his old ‘8 hits in a row’ comment on Koffee With Karan 9
On Koffee With Karan 9, Varun Dhawan said he had previously claimed Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh were not bigger competitors and explained what he learned…
Why it matters — Fans gain insight into Dhawan’s view on his past remarks about industry rivals.
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Reported by NDTV Movies.Varun Dhawan said on Koffee With Karan he chose Ranveer Singh's role in Dhurandhar over Ranbir Kapoor's role in Animal.
Varun Dhawan revealed on Koffee With Karan that he selected Ranveer Singh's role in Dhurandhar instead of Ranbir Kapoor's role in Animal.
Why it matters — Fans of Varun Dhawan may be interested in his role selection and his thoughts on his recent box‑office performance.
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Reported by Times of India.Varun Dhawan says he wants Sidharth Malhotra for a Heated Rivalry remake and notes tension between their characters in Student of the Year
Varun Dhawan said on Koffee With Karan that he wants Sidharth Malhotra to join a remake of Heated Rivalry and that their characters had some kind of tension in…
Why it matters — Fans may care because it suggests a possible future collaboration between the two actors.
2 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, NDTV Movies.Varun Dhawan says he regrets boasting about eight consecutive hits over Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh on Koffee With Karan
On Koffee With Karan, Varun Dhawan said he regrets boasting about an ‘8 hits in a row’ streak over Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, adding that he believes an…
Why it matters — Fans of Varun Dhawan may note his shift away from self‑promotion and his view that performances should speak for…
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Reported by Hindustan Times.Karan Johar says he ghosted Varun Dhawan after a film release‑date clash, discussed on Koffee With Karan with Janhvi Kapoor
On Koffee With Karan Season 9, Karan Johar said he ghosted Varun Dhawan after a film release‑date clash left him hurt, causing him to stop answering calls and…
Why it matters — Fans of Karan Johar or Varun Dhawan may want to know about their personal and professional rift.
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Reported by Times of India.Varun Dhawan praised Ranbir Kapoor as an "amazing" dad on Koffee With Karan season 9
During his appearance on Koffee With Karan season 9, Varun Dhawan said Ranbir Kapoor is an "amazing" dad and praised his parenting, noting he feels inadequate…
Why it matters — Fans of Varun Dhawan may be interested in his candid thoughts on fatherhood and his admiration for fellow actor Ranbir…
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Reported by Times of India.Varun Dhawan says Ranbir Kapoor is a great father to Raha, making him feel ashamed compared to his own banter with Lara
Varun Dhawan said Ranbir Kapoor is so good as a father to Raha that he feels ashamed in comparison with how he fights with his two‑year‑old daughter Lara,…
Why it matters — Fans of Ranbir Kapoor may be interested in hearing praise of his parenting from fellow actor Varun Dhawan.
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Reported by Hindustan Times.Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon reunite to voice Hollywood horror film "Obsession"
Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have reunited to provide voice work for the Hollywood horror film "Obsession", according to NDTV Movies.
Why it matters — Fans will note the duo’s new collaboration on an international horror project.
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Reported by NDTV Movies.Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan voice characters in the Hindi version of "Obsession" for its OTT release
Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan are providing Hindi voiceovers for the characters Nikki and Bear in the OTT release of "Obsession", which will premiere uncut in…
Why it matters — Fans will hear Kriti and Varun’s voices in a new OTT project, expanding their work beyond on‑screen acting.
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Reported by Times of India.Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon lend their voices to the Hindi version of Obsession on JioHotstar
Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon are providing voice work for the Hindi version of the Hollywood horror film Obsession, which will premiere on The Peacock Hub on…
Why it matters — Fans will hear the actors' voices in a major Hollywood horror release's Hindi dub.
1 outlet
Reported by Hindustan Times.Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan reunite with Bhediya director Amar Kaushik in social media post
Hindustan Times reported that Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon reunited with Bhediya director Amar Kaushik, prompting fans to wonder if a sequel…
Why it matters — Followers of Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan would care because the reunion suggests they may collaborate again in the…
3 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, Bollywood Hungama, NDTV Movies.Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan discuss fallout with Karan Johar on Koffee With Karan Season 9, while Arjun Kapoor makes a cameo
Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan addressed their fallout with Karan Johar on the Koffee With Karan Season 9 promo, and Arjun Kapoor appeared in a cameo; the…
Why it matters — Fans will see how Janhvi and Varun discuss their issues with Karan Johar and spot Arjun Kapoor’s cameo on the new…
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Movies.Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor appear on Koffee with Karan with Arjun Kapoor
The upcoming episode of Koffee with Karan will feature Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, who will spill secrets about Karan Johar, and Arjun Kapoor will join…
Why it matters — Fans will see Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor discuss Karan Johar on the upcoming Koffee with Karan…
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Reported by Hindustan Times.Salman Khan jigged with Varun Dhawan and pulled Rashmika Mandanna's leg at the IIFA 2027 event in Mumbai
At the IIFA 2027 event in Mumbai, Salman Khan broke into a jig with Varun Dhawan during a speech and pulled Rashmika Mandanna's leg, appearing jovial as he…
Why it matters — Fans of the three stars see a rare, light‑hearted moment of them together at a major awards ceremony.
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Reported by Hindustan Times.Varun Dhawan calls for technicians to receive recognition at Bollywood award shows
Varun Dhawan said technicians should be given their due at Bollywood award shows, noting the upcoming 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards on Jan 22‑23, 2027.
Why it matters — Fans may care because Dhawan is using his platform to highlight the contributions of film technicians.
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Reported by NDTV Movies.Varun Dhawan laments lack of recognition for technicians at IIFA Awards 2027 press meet
At a press meet for the IIFA Awards 2027, Varun Dhawan, who will host the ceremony, lamented the lack of recognition for film technicians in Bollywood award…
Why it matters — Fans may care because he is hosting the IIFA Awards and is speaking out on industry issues.
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Reported by Hindustan Times.Varun Dhawan shared a picture of his Navratri 2026 Kanya Pujan celebrations with fans
Varun Dhawan posted a photo of his Navratri 2026 Kanya Pujan celebrations, showing his daughter Lara and wife Natasha Dalal, giving fans a glimpse of the…
Why it matters — Fans get a personal look at Varun Dhawan’s family celebrations during Navratri.
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Reported by Hindustan Times.Varun Dhawan invests in Better Nutrition and becomes ambassador alongside PV Sindhu for the biofortified food brand
Varun Dhawan has invested in Better Nutrition, the biofortified food brand featured on Shark Tank India, and joined PV Sindhu as its ambassador.
Why it matters — Fans will see Dhawan expanding into food entrepreneurship and sustainability projects.
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