Varun Sharma
This article is about the film actor. For the Indian cricketer, see Varun Sharma (cricketer). For the TV actor born in 1990, see Varun Sharma (TV actor).
| Varun Sharma | |
|---|---|
 Sharma (right) during the promotion of Fukrey in May 2013 | |
| Born |
4 February 1990 Jalandhar, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013-present |
Varun Sharma is an Indian actor who made his debut in Farhan Akhtar's 2013 film production Fukrey, which was a surprise hit in Bollywood.[1][2] Since his appearance in Fukrey, he has appeared in other comedy films, such as Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon and Dilwale.
Early life and background
He began his studies at The Lawrence School in Sanawar, later tranferring to the APJ school in Jalandhar to complete Class 11 and 12. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Media, Entertainment and Film Technology from ITFT Chandigarh. He acted in ads for many companies, including Virgin Mobile, Airtel, Ebay, and Nissan Micra, before appearing in his first film, Akhtar's Fukrey.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Fukrey | Chucha | Debut film |
| 2013 | Rabba Main Kya Karoon | Gagan (Saahil's friend) | |
| 2013 | Warning | Anshul Pandey | |
| 2014 | Yaaran Da Katchup | Fateh Kingh | Punjabi film |
| 2015 | Angrej | Cameo | |
| 2015 | Dolly Ki Doli | Manjot | |
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | Karan | |
| 2015 | Dilwale | Sidhu | |
| 2016 | Raabta | TBA | Pre-production |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Fukrey | Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male/Female) | Nominated[4] |
| Star Guild Awards | Most Promising Debut - Male | Nominated | ||
| Star Guild Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Won | ||
| Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Won | ||
References
- ↑ "Fukrey Emerges A HIT". Box Office India. Retrieved 2013-06-21.
- ↑ "Lootera and Policegiri Make Little Impact Raanjhanaa Strong Second Week". Box Office India. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
- ↑ "Varun Sharma: The 'Fukra' from Jalandhar, from among the 'Fukrey'". Navleen Lakhi, YESPUNJAB. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ "Winners of 20th Annual Life OK Screen Awards 2014". cinebag.com. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
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