Trivia

Son Of Bollywood director David Dhawan.

Nephew of Manish Malhotra (his mother is Malhotra's cousin).

Cousin of Bollywood actor Siddharth Dhawan.

A major WWE wrestling fan.

Nephew of Bollywood actor Anil Dhawan.

Did not sleep for a week to look dull for a few scenes in his film "October" (2018).

Brother of Bollywood director Rohit Dhawan.

Second cousin to director Punit Malhotra. Their dads are first cousins.

Nephew of Bollywood actress Rashmi Dhawan.

Is a big fan of Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock), who once wished him on his birthday.

His nickname is Pappu, which was kept by his father.

Is a big fan of Govinda (who has collaborated with his dad David in many projects) and likes to watch his films in free time.

Graduated from Nottingham University in management.

Has worked in many programs and charities for the welfare of people affected in the 2013 Uttarakhand floods.

Had assisted Karan Johar in "My Name Is Khan" (2010), before he launched him with "Student of the Year" (2012).

Wanted to become a wrestler in his childhood.

Is a big fan of Sachin Tendulkar and also shares the birthday with him.

His father David refused to give him any help to enter Bollywood. He was launched by Karan Johar.

Stopped going out and meeting people to get into the character for the film "Badlapur" (2015), which even made him depressed.

Fan of South Indian superstar N.T. Rama Rao Jr..

Cousin Shilpa Dhawan was a assistant to director Sriram Raghavan. She is the daughter of Anil Dhawan.

Varun is a huge fan of wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and wanted to be a wrestler when he was a kid.

Varun Dhawan once revealed he had a crush on famous 90s Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, even dancing with her at the 69th Filmfare Awards.

Is very close to his brother Rohit and both motivate each other.

Was very naughty in his childhood.