Varun Sharma is an Indian actor and comedian. He came into limelight with his role as ‘Cchucha’ in his debut film ‘Fukrey’. Since then, Varun has never looked back. He has appeared in many films and television commercials.
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Varun Sharma was born on February 4, 1990 in Jalandhar, India (29 years; 2019 age). He came into the limelight with the movie “Fukrey” released in 2013. He has also appeared in television commercials for various popular brands. Varun received his initial education at Lawrence School in Sanawa. He completed his high school education from Apeejay School, Jalandhar.
Varun Sharma’s childhood pictures
Varun Sharma’s school photos
appearance
- Height (approximately): 5′10″
- Body Measurements (Approximately): Bust: 42″, Waist: 36″, Biceps: 13″
family
Varun Sharma was born into a Brahmin family in Jalandhar, Punjab. He is very close to his mother. His mother is the head of the fine arts department at Kaniya Mahavidyalaya College in Jalandhar. In 2005, his father died of kidney failure. He has a sister, Nilima Sharma.
Varun Sharma’s childhood photos with his mother
Varun Sharma and his mother
Varun Sharma with his mother and sister
As of 2019, he is unmarried
Profession
Varun Sharma holds a bachelor’s degree in media, entertainment and film technology from Institute of Technology and Future Trends (ITFT), Chandigarh. He made his debut in Bollywood in 2013 with the release of Fukrey. His performance in the film earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Male Debut.
Varun Sharma in Fukrey
In 2014, Varun starred in the Punjabi film “Yaaran Da Katchup”.
Varun Sharma in Yaaran da Katchup
Before making his Bollywood debut, Varun Sharma acted in television commercials. Between 2013 and 2015, Varun appeared in many movies such as “Rabba Main Kya Karoon”, “Warning”, “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon”, etc.
Varun Sharma in ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon’
Varun Sharma in “Warning”
In 2015, Varun Sharma starred in Dilwale, one of the highest-grossing Indian films.
Varun Sharma in ‘Dilwale’
He also starred in the 2017 sequel to Fukrey, Fukrey Returns.
Varun Sharma in ‘Fokre Returns’
He assisted casting director Nandini Shriken in films like Talaash and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
In 2018, he starred in “Fry Day”; in 2017, he played the role of “Onida Singh” in the film “Arjun Patiala”, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Kriti Sanon Starring.
Varun Sharma (left) in Arjun Patiala
Varun also participated in HistoryTV18’s show “Ice Road Truckers”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRtSu8S6y94
favorite thing
- Food: Suji wale golgappe
- Shows: Survivor, The Amazing Race
fact
- Varun follows a vegetarian diet and sleeps on a mattress on the floor. Before going to bed, he has a habit of talking to the pillow.
- He had never eaten mongo in his life.
- In an interview, he said that when he was about seven years old, he watched “Baazigar” and heard “Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen” and told his mother that he wanted to be an actor.
- Contrary to the comedic and outspoken characters he often plays, he is quite shy in real life.
- If he hadn’t become an actor, he might have become a pilot or aviation professional.
- He started acting while still in school. Varun Sharma played important dramatic roles in college and has performed in plays at the state and national level. He had played serious dramatic roles in college.
- Varun Sharma won the Star Guild Award 2013 and the Zee Cine Award 2013 for his performance in the film Fukrey. He was also voted the best comedian by Bombay Times.
- When preparing for a role, he would visit the character’s hometown about 10 days before filming.
- When he went to school, his mother used to bring “aloo ke paranthe” for lunch, but he loved having “kulche” with cold drinks. Therefore, Varun used to sell his ‘paranthe’ to his friends at Rs 5 each.
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