Varun Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Varun Sharma

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Comedian
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/02/1990
Age34 years
BirthplaceJalandhar, Punjab, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameVarun Sharma
Famous Role'Chucha' in the film 'Fukrey'

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10"
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • The Lawrence School, Sanawar
  • Apeejay School, Jalandhar
College/UniversityInstitute of Technology and Future Trends (ITFT), Chandigarh
Educational QualificationGraduate in Media, Entertainment and Film Technology

Personal Life

ReligionHindu
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitVegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherName Not Known (Passed away in 2005)
MotherName Not Known (Former Head of Department for Fine Arts, Kanya Maha Vidyalaya College, Jalandhar)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterNilima Sharma (Younger)

Career

Debut
FilmFukrey (2013)

Favourites

Favourite FoodSuji wale golgappe
Favourite Actor
  • Shah Rukh Khan
  • Diljit Dosanjh
Favourite ActressShraddha Kapoor
Favourite Film
BollywoodBaazigar (1993)
Favourite ComedianZakir Khan
Favourite TV Shows
American
  • Survivor
  • The Amazing Race
Favourite CricketerVirat Kohli
Favourite DestinationBudapest

Some Lesser Known Facts

Varun follows a vegetarian diet and sleeps on a mattress on the floor, and he talks to his pillow before going to sleep.
Varun Sharma earned his bachelor’s degree in Media, Entertainment, and Film Technology from ITFT Chandigarh and debuted in Bollywood with 'Fukrey' in 2013.
Despite lacking big stars, Varun's first film, 'Fukrey,' was an unexpected hit.
In 2014, Varun starred in the Punjabi movie 'Yaaran Da Katchup.'
Before pursuing acting, Varun worked in television commercials and appeared in various films from 2013 to 2015.
He featured in the 2015 Bollywood hit 'Dilwale' and the 2017 sequel 'Fukrey Returns.'
Varun Sharma has appeared in commercials for Virgin Mobile, Airtel, Ebay, Nissan Micra, and more.
He served as an assistant director for films like 'Talaash' and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.'
Inspired by 'Baazigar' at a young age, Varun decided to pursue acting upon hearing the song 'Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen.'
Sadly, Varun lost his father to kidney failure while he was in 10th grade.
Starting acting during school, he excelled in theatre and serious roles in college at state and national levels.
Despite his on-screen persona, Varun Sharma is quite shy in real life.
He shares a close friendship with actor Varun Dhawan.
Varun would have pursued a career as a pilot or in aviation if not for acting.
To prepare for roles, Varun visits his character’s hometown about 10 days before filming.
Varun aspires to work alongside Salman Khan on the big screen.
In school, Varun used to exchange his mother's packed 'aloo ke paranthe' for 'kulche with cold drink' with a friend for Rs 5 each.