ETimes BFFs: Do you know how Varun Dhawan and Manish Malhotra are related? Find out | Hindi Movie News

when Varun DhawanThe film was announced by Karan Johar in his film ‘Student of the Year’ along with Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra, but many shouted ‘nepotism’. But as Starkid once said, if a father won’t do something for his son, who will? Having said that, the Dhawan family has several family members who shine in the showbiz world and the next generation is also gearing up to join the bandwagon. In this edition of his ETimes BFF (Big Filmy Families), we introduce the Dhawan family and also reveal: Bringing you the family connection between the Dhawan family and fashion designer Manish Malhotra.

David Dhawan
Film director David Dhawan was born to a Punjabi family with three siblings (two brothers). Anil Dhawan Ashok Dhawan and his sister Vanod Dhawan. Although Ashok and Vanod are no more, David and Anil are living a happy life with their children and grandchildren. David is married to Karna Chopra and they have two sons, Rohit and Varun.
David’s real name is Rajinder Dhawan. He changed his name to David during his time at FTII. He started working as an editor on his 1984 film Saaransh and later moved to director. He is known for his comedy films, especially those starring Govinda. Aankhen, Shola Aur Shabnam, Partner, Raja Babu, Coolie No 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Banarasi Babu, Hero No 1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Jodi No 1, Partner, Judwaa is a member of his popular films. Part of it.
Rohit Dhawan
Like father like son, Rohit is also a filmmaker like his father David Dhawan. His credits include films like ‘Desi Boyz’, ‘Dishoom’ and ‘Shehzada’.
Rohit married entrepreneur Janhvi Desai in 2012 after dating for seven years. They have two children, a daughter Nyala and a son Abia.
Varun Dhawan
Varun started his film career in 2010 as an assistant director to Karan Johar in My Name Is Khan. After making his blockbuster acting debut with KJo’s His SOTY, Varun rose rapidly and has now established himself as one of India’s highest paid actors. Films like ‘Main Tera Hero’, ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’, ‘Dilwale’, ‘Judwaa 2’, ‘Badlapur’ and ‘October’ have made him a part of the film industry’s ‘complete package’. ” are some of the films that have become established as such.
In 2021, Varun married his long-time girlfriend. Natasha Dalal In an intimate ceremony.
Anil Dhawan
David’s younger brother Anil Dhawan is a well-known name in the film and television industry. He made his acting debut in 1970 with ‘Chetna’. His earlier works in television include Sone Ka Pinjra, Kora Kagaz and Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop. His recent films include ‘Andhadhun’, ‘Coolie No 1’ and ‘Shhiddat’.
Anil is married to Rashmi and they have two children, son Siddharth Dhawan and daughter Shilpa Dhawan.
Siddharth Dhawan
Like his father Anil Dhawan, Siddharth has also made a name for himself in both films and television. He is known for his roles in series like ‘Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand’, ‘Naaginn’, ‘Hamari Bahu Tulsi’, ‘Suno’, Harr Dil Kuchh Kehtaa Hai, Doli Saja Ke and Mata Ki Chowki. On the big screen, he appeared in films like ‘Love Story 98’, ‘Kalicharan’, ‘Billa No. 786’ and ‘Pandav’.
Siddharth is married to Reena and they have two children, daughter Anjini and son Karan. Although Anjini is yet to make her Bollywood debut, she has already become a social media sensation with her gorgeous posts on Instagram.
Dhawan, Malhotra, Corliss
Did you know that Varun Dhawan, Manish Malhotra, Punit Malhotra and Kunal Kohli are all related to each other? Well, Manish Malhotra is Varun’s maternal uncle and Punit is his maternal cousin and so is Kunal Kohli!