Birthday Bash: 10 Varun Dhawan Films That Define His Stardom

Badlapur (2015)

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October (2018)

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Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)

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Bhediya (2022)

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Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)

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Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022)

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Sui Dhaaga: Made in India (2018)

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Main Tera Hero (2014)

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Student of the Year (2012)

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Judwaa 2 (2017)

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