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India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Bollywood's successful box office hero, gave 10 back to back hits, 8 entered Rs 100 crore club, wanted to become a…, he is…
'Starkid', sometimes 'dearest of directors'. From Alia Bhatt to Suhana Khan, everyone has faced these criticisms. In such a situation, many stars become successful and prove their caliber, while many disappear. Today, we are going to talk about a star kid who proved with his first film itself that he is a successful box office hero. This actor wanted to become a WWE wrestler This is none other than Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt's co-star and director David Dhawan's son. Varun, who started his career with 'Student of the Year', has given 10 consecutive hit films at the beginning of his career. Now, let us tell you how this happened. Varun Dhawan chose a different path from the very beginning of his career. Launched in 2012 under Karan Johar's banner, Varun made a record in the first six years that very few new stars can make: ten consecutive hit films, without a single flop. His films not only did well at the box office, but he also proved himself in every genre – romance, comedy, thriller, dance, and drama. Varun Dhawan, who once wanted to become a wrestler, is today winning people's hearts with his hit films as the son of Bollywood. Let's take a look at Varun Dhawan's brilliant start, which made him a bankable star of Bollywood. Varun Dhawan's impressive film portfolio Student of the Year (2012) Budget: ₹55 crores Collection: ₹109 crores Karan Johar's glamour-filled campus drama put Varun, Alia Bhatt, and Siddharth Malhotra on the first step of stardom. The success of the first film itself brought a lot of work to Varun. Main Tera Hero (2014) Budget: ₹35 crores Collection: ₹78 crores This masala comedy, directed by father David Dhawan, further strengthened Varun's 'hero' image. The film was not well received by critics, but it succeeded in entertaining the audience. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) Budget: ₹35 crores Collection: ₹119 crores Modern-day 'DDLJ', in which Varun and Alia's chemistry won the hearts of small-town audiences. People gave a lot of love to this film. Siddharth Shukla was also seen in the film. ABCD 2 (2015) Budget: ₹65 crores Collection: ₹166 crores Varun enthralled the audience with his performance in this dance film with Shraddha Kapoor and Prabhu Deva. This film also proved to be a hit in terms of earnings. Badlapur (2015) Budget: ₹25 crore Collection: ₹78.8 crore Varun's intense role in this dark revenge thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan surprised both the audience and critics. The story of the film won the hearts of the people and Dhawan's work was also praised a lot. Dilwale (2015) Budget: ₹165 crore Collection: ₹387 crore Sharing the screen with veterans like Shah Rukh and Kajol, Varun made his mark and contributed to the success of Rohit Shetty's film. This multi-starrer film was loved by the people. Dishoom (2016) Budget: ₹60 crore Collection: ₹119.5 crore His pairing with John Abraham and Varun's comic timing made this buddy-cop action film a hit. This film too was successful in entertaining the audience. Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) Budget: ₹45 crores Collection: ₹202 crores Another Alia-Varun hit pair, which entertainingly presented social issues. People liked this story very much and people came to the cinema halls in large numbers to watch it, which is why this film became a superhit. Judwaa 2 (2017) Budget: ₹65 crore Collection: ₹227.5 crore With Varun in a double role and David Dhawan directing, Salman's cult classic gets a new hit version. The film was loved by the masses, while it disappointed the critics. Sui Dhaaga (2018) Budget: ₹50 crores Collection: ₹125 crores A down to earth story in which Varun and Anushka played the message of self-reliant India wholeheartedly and garnered appreciation. This film also touched the hearts of the people.
India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who gave 10 back-to-back hits, 8 of them entered into Rs 100 crore club, wanted to become wrestler but…, is son of Bollywood's famous…, his name is..
Launched under Karan Johar's banner, Varun made a flashy debut in 2012, and for the next six years, didn't taste a single flop. In an era where legacy stars often face backlash, Varun quietly racked up one hit after another, making him one of the most bankable names in Bollywood's mainstream space. Let's break down the films that fuelled his unstoppable run: 1. Student of the Year (2012) Budget: Rs 55 crore Collection: Rs 109 crore Karan Johar's campus drama launched three fresh faces, Varun, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra, with gloss, glamour, and chartbusters. 2. Main Tera Hero (2014) Budget: Rs 35 crore Collection: Rs 78 crore Directed by his father, David Dhawan, this loud, zany rom-com firmly established Varun's massy hero appeal. 3. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) Budget: Rs 35 crore Collection: Rs 119 crore This modern-day DDLJ tribute saw Varun pair up again with Alia Bhatt in a rom-com that charmed small-town audiences. 4. ABCD 2 (2015) Budget: Rs 65 crore Collection: Rs 166 crore Remo D'Souza's dance sequel had Varun matching steps with Shraddha Kapoor and Prabhudeva, and cashing in on India's dance film craze. 5. Badlapur (2015) Budget: Rs 25 crore Collection: Rs 78.8 crore This gritty revenge thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan showed Varun's darker, edgier side and earned him critical respect. 6. Dilwale (2015) Budget: Rs 165 crore Collection: Rs 387 crore Sharing screen space with SRK and Kajol, Varun held his own in Rohit Shetty's mega entertainer, playing a key role in its mass appeal. 7. Dishoom (2016) Budget: Rs 60 crore Collection: Rs 119.5 crore A slick buddy-cop action flick where Varun's comic timing balanced John Abraham's brawn, a commercial win. 8. Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) Budget: Rs 45 crore Collection: Rs 202 crore Another hit pairing with Alia Bhatt, the film explored love, patriarchy, and small-town quirks, and hit the jackpot again. 9. Judwaa 2 (2017) Budget: Rs 65 crore Collection: Rs 227.5 crore A reboot of Salman Khan's 1997 cult comedy, this David Dhawan directorial had Varun in a double role and the audience in splits. 10. Sui Dhaaga (2018) Budget: Rs 50 crore Collection: Rs 125 crore A departure from his usual style, this grounded tale of self-reliance opposite Anushka Sharma earned both commercial and critical praise. From rom-coms to revenge thrillers, dance flicks to action dramas, Varun Dhawan's early years weren't just lucky, they were calculated. Ten films, ten hits, and a career that rewrote the star kid narrative.
Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
After Aishwarya Rai, Wamiqa Gabbi weighs in on Karan Johar's unbridled support for Alia Bhatt; says she wants to ‘steal' him: ‘To have someone that powerful…'
A few years ago, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan spoke about Alia Bhatt's success and how Karan Johar had been a constant and massive support to her. Now, in a recent interaction, Wamiqa Gabbi has opened up about the same. The Jubilee actor went on to say that she 'wants to steal Karan from Alia Bhatt.' While talking to Nayandeep Rakshit, Wamiqa was asked what she would like to steal from other actresses. When it came to Alia Bhatt, Wamiqa responded with, 'Karan Johar.' She, however, explained her reason and shared that she would love to have the support of somebody as 'powerful' as Karan Johar in the film industry. She said, 'Because he has been her biggest supporter, and I think to have someone that powerful, talented and in that position—and to have that love that you share with that person, to have that person in your life—isn't that a beautiful thing?' Years ago, Aishwarya Rai had also spoken about Karan Johar's unbridled support for Alia Bhatt. She had said in an interaction with Bollywood Hungama, 'I've said this to her also—it's fantastic for you, the kind of support Karan has given to her from the beginning. To have that kind of establishment with you is very comforting. It's not tough to have it laid out for you for the longest time.' She added how Alia only had good opportunities and the best projects to choose from, all thanks to Karan. She said, 'It's great for you as an actor, as there is only good work and good opportunities ahead. What's nice is she's also doing good work along with great opportunities, which are virtually there on her lap, literally, regularly. So, it's nice she is doing good work within that. So kudos.' Karan Johar launched Alia Bhatt, daughter of director Mahesh Bhatt and actor Soni Razdan, in his 2012 film Student Of The Year. He has backed most of her hit projects like 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Kapoor & Sons, Dear Zindagi, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Raazi, Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Alia also stepped into production with Karan, and they jointly produced her most recent film Jigra.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
After Aishwarya Rai, Wamiqa Gabbi highlights Karan Johar's support for Alia Bhatt in Bollywood; Reddit calls her 'gutsy'
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt made her grand debut with Karan Johar's Student Of The Year and rose to fame with films like Highway, 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and more. She is now considered one of the most bankable stars in the industry. Previously, several Bollywood actors such as Aishwarya Rai, Sonakshi Sinha and others have spoken about the support Alia received from Karan Johar throughout her journey — and now, Wamiqa Gabbi has also expressed her desire to "steal" Karan from Alia. (Also Read: Wamiqa Gabbi admits pay disparity exists in Bollywood: 'Reasoning is that a male actor can pull more audience') In an interview with Nayandeep Rakshit, when asked what she would like to steal from Alia, Wamiqa replied, "Karan Johar," and explained: "Because he has been her biggest supporter, and I think to have someone that powerful, talented and in that position — and to have that love that you share with that person, to have that person in your life — isn't that a beautiful thing?" She further added that she'd like to steal Ananya Panday's skin, Keerthy Suresh's humility, Varun Dhawan's energy, Shah Rukh Khan's legacy, and Kriti Sanon's height. While some Reddit users were reminded of Aishwarya Rai's past remarks about Alia and Karan Johar, others thought Wamiqa was bold to say this. One user commented, 'Ash ki beti Wamiqa has more guts than nepo chaplus (She has more guts than nepo kids).' Another wrote, 'Aishwarya, Kangana, Kriti, and now Wamiqa! Alia keeps getting exposed!' A third user said, 'Alia won't like this compliment. Aishwarya to Aishwarya lookalike — they're all saying the same thing.' Another added, 'It's absolutely true though. Alia would've been launched by the Bhatts if not for KJo. She wouldn't have her current career without his constant lobbying and support.' One more comment read, 'Finally, a celeb said it aloud about KJo and Alia — lol.' Earlier, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had also commented on Alia's privileged position. She said, 'I've said this to her also — it's fantastic for you, the kind of support Karan has given to her from the beginning. To have that kind of establishment with you is very comforting. It's not tough to have it laid out for you for the longest time.' She added, 'It's great for you as an actor, as there is only good work and good opportunities ahead. What's nice is she's also doing good work along with great opportunities, which are virtually there on her lap, literally, regularly. So, it's nice she is doing good work within that. So kudos.' Alia will next be seen in Alpha, a film from the YRF Spy Universe, which also stars Sharvari. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film is slated for a theatrical release in December. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, in the pipeline. Wamiqa, on the other hand, will next be seen in the Netflix series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom.
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who kept kissing the heroine even after his director kept shouting cut...cut...cut
Varun Dhawan is one of the top actors in Bollywood. He has played romantic roles in many of his films, such as Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania , Coolie No. 1 , Student of the Year , Badrinath Ki Dulhania , and Jugjugg Jeeyo , to name a few. His one film, released in 2014, is still watched in 2025, and the reason is not a good storyline or good acting. The movie scene of Main Tera Hero went viral when a BTS video from the sets of the film was shared. The clip shows Varun and Nargis performing a kiss scene. When the director asked him to cut the scene short, he continued the scene even after the director said, 'Cut… Cut… Cut!' After Varun stopped kissing Nargis, the crew laughed out loud, making him embarrassed. Watch the viral video of Varun Dhawan kissing Nargis: Nargis Fakhri on working with Varun Dhawan In an interview with ETimes, Nargis said he is the most fun-loving person on the set and he is her favourite co-star. 'I think I had the most fun with Varun Dhawan on the set. He is really full of energy and positivity and he is funny', she said. Main Tera Hero movie also featured Ileana D'Cruz, Varun's love interest. The lead actor romances both the actresses. The film was directed by Varun's father David Dhawan and produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures. The movie, remake of 2011 Telugu movie Kandireega, also featured Arunoday Singh, Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav and Shakti Kapoor.
