Varun Badola | |
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| Born | (1974-01-07)7 January 1974 (age 51) |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Alka Kaushal (sister) |
Varun Badola (born 7 January 1974) is an Indian actor, known largely for his roles in Hindi television.[1]
Varun Badola was born on 7 January 1974.[2] His father is a known artist, Vishwa Mohan Badola. He has two elder sisters –Alka, who is married and has appeared in the TV serialKumkum andQubool Hai,[3] and Kalindi, who is a radio jockey. His family hails fromGarhwal,Uttarakhand.[4][5]
Badola spent the early part of his childhood inAllahabad after which he lived inNew Delhi. He did his schooling fromSardar Patel Vidyalaya in New Delhi. After completing college, he started working to fulfill his ambition to become an actor.[5]
Badola started his creative career as a costume coordinator followed by eight years experience of writing and directing.[4] He assistedTigmanshu Dhulia inHaasil andCharas, apart from acting in the two films.[4] He had decided to take a break from directing to do some acting when he was offered the television serialAstitva.. Ek Prem Kahani[4].
Some of his successful soaps are includeBanegi Apni Baat,Koshish - Ek Asha,Aroona Irani'sDes Mein Nikla Hoga Chand, andAstitva... Ek Prem Kahani.[4] He shot to fame when he played the role of a mentally disabled person on the television showKoshish produced byBalaji Telefilms, which proved to be a super-hit onZee TV. Badola has directed and written the script for the showAek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein.
He is an accomplished singer and dancer as well, having shown his talents on reality television shows including the celebrity dance show namedNach Baliye 2 with his wifeRajeshwari where he was one of the semi-finalists.[5] He is known to be an extremely hard-working actor and has been called television's Aamir Khan for his dedication[6] and Dev Anand for his intense on-screen romance. Since August 2025, he played Suhas Divakar inSAB TV'sItti Si Khushi, after a six year television hiatus.[7]
Badola and his wifeRajeshwari worked together on a play for the first time in a production calledShabd Leela which was based on Dr. Dharamveer Bharati's powerful love letters to his wife.[8] He participated in theCelebrity Cricket League as a member of the teamMumbai Heroes, as an all-rounder.
Varun married actressRajeshwari Sachdev on 24 November 2004. They met on the sets of the television showAntakshari and were engaged the same year. They had a son on 10 May 2010.[5]
| Year | Show | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2018 | Apaharan | Laxman Saxena | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Fixerr | Digvijay Dalmia | ||
| 2020 | Your Honor | Kaashi Samthar | [9] | |
| 2023 | Guns & Gulaabs | Pratap | ||
| 2023 | Kohrra | Maninder 'Manna' Dhillon | Punjabi | |
| 2024 | Undekhi | Rajveer Malhotra | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Jamnapaar | K D Bansal | Hindi |
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari | Guest | Episode 83 (Winner) |
| 2005 | Nach Baliye 1 | Contestant | |
| 2006 | Nach Baliye 2 | Host | 1 episode |
| Jodi Kamal Ki | Contestant | ||
| 2007 | Comedy Circus | Contestant | |
| Jjhoom India | Contestant | ||
| Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai | Judge | Episode 7 | |
| 2008 | Kaho Na Yaar Hai | Contestant | |
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | Participant | ||
| Ustaadon Ka Ustaad | |||
| 2009 | Laughter Ke Phatke | Guest | Episodes 26, 33, 34 |
| Comedy Ka King Kaun | Guest | Episode 52 | |
| 2013 | BIG Fame Star | Mentor | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League | Captain of Pune Anmol Ratn Team |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Haasil | Javed | |
| 2004 | Charas | Amin Mohammed | |
| 2005 | Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh | Saleem | |
| 2009 | Sunset Shift (Short film) | Taxi Driver | |
| 2013 | Mickey Virus | Inspector Devender Bhalla | |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Mr. D'souza | |
| Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | Chacha | ||
| 2015 | Solid Patels | Hetal's father | |
| 2016 | 7 Hours To Go | Ramesh Dhadke | |
| Azhar | Kapil Dev | ||
| 2019 | Fraud Saiyaan | Badri | |
| 2021 | Rashmi Rocket | Dilip Chopra | |
| 2023 | Mission Raniganj | Shaligram | |
| 2024 | Mrs. | Tunnu Bhaiya | |
| 2025 | Sky Force | Air Vice Marshal Amit Narang | |
| Saiyaara | Ashok Kapoor | ||
| War 2 | Defence Minister Vilasrao Sarang |
