"Choocha" Forever: The Cinematic Journey of Varun Sharma!

Varun Sharma is a name that has become synonymous with laughter and endearing characters in Bollywood. Since his memorable debut, he has carved out a unique and beloved space for himself in the industry, proving that "side heroes" can be just as impactful as the leads. With his impeccable comic timing and ability to bring a sense of natural innocence to his roles, Varun has become a go-to actor for directors looking for a touch of lightheartedness and genuine charm.

Early Life and Breakout Role

Born on February 4, 1990, in Jalandhar, Punjab, Varun Sharma's passion for acting began in his youth. After completing his education in Media, Entertainment, and Film Technology, he moved to Mumbai to pursue his dreams. His big break came with his debut film, the comedy-drama Fukrey (2013).

In this film, he took on the iconic role of Dilip "Choocha" Singh, a naive and lovable schoolboy with a unique ability to dream lottery numbers. His performance as Choocha was an instant hit, earning him widespread critical acclaim and several awards, including the Star Guild Award and Zee Cine Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role. The character became a cultural phenomenon, and "Choocha" has since become an inseparable part of his identity.

Filmography: A Deep Dive into His Versatility

While he is best known for his comedic roles, Varun Sharma has showcased his versatility across a wide range of genres. His filmography is a testament to his ability to add value to any project he is a part of.

Key Film Roles:

• The Fukrey Franchise: Varun's career is inextricably linked to this series. He reprised his role as Choocha in Fukrey Returns (2017) and Fukrey 3 (2023), with each installment reinforcing his status as a comedic powerhouse.
• Dilwale (2015): In this Rohit Shetty-directed blockbuster, Varun played the role of Sidhu, adding his signature comedic flair to a star-studded cast that included Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Varun Dhawan.
• Dolly Ki Doli (2015): A strong performance as a naive young man who gets conned by the film's lead, further showcasing his natural comedic talent.
• Chhichhore (2019): Varun's portrayal of Gurmeet "Sexa" Singh Dhillon was another major highlight. The film, which was a box office hit and won the National Award for Best Feature Film, allowed him to blend comedy with poignant moments of friendship.
• Roohi (2021): This horror-comedy saw him in a completely different light, as his character, Kattanni, falls in love with a ghost. The film was a critical success, and his performance was widely praised.
• Cirkus (2022): A dual role in another Rohit Shetty comedy, which once again proved his strength in the comedy genre.

The Road Ahead

Varun Sharma continues to be a busy and in-demand actor. He is set to star in Imtiaz Ali's new project, Side Heroes, where he will team up with fellow sidekicks Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. Fans are eagerly anticipating this collaboration, which promises a new era of heartwarming and hilarious storytelling. He is also part of the Netflix film Wild Wild Punjab and is constantly exploring new roles that challenge him as an artist. With his infectious charm and undeniable talent, Varun Sharma's journey in Bollywood is far from over, and audiences are sure to enjoy the ride.

Yash and Roohi’s special birthday gift for daddy Karan Johar!

Filmmaker Karan Johar has two kids- Roohi and Yash. The two were born via surrogacy and they already enjoy a huge fan following on social media. The well-known filmmaker has celebrated his 50th birthday lately. It was a all-star event.

Lately, in a media chat, Karan disclosed what his kids gifted him as a birthday present. Karan told that Yash and Roohi performed on Rishi Kapoor and Jaya Prada starrer 'Dafli Wale Dafli Baja', which eventually made him emotional. The filmmaker revealed, "You know what my kids' present to me... they are five and half and they know how obsessed I am with 'Dafli Wale' as it goes back to my childhood...as a child, I don't think my father even realised that whenever he asked me to dance on this song, I wasn't doing Rishi Kapoor's steps as I used to Jaya Prada's steps and he was fine with it that his son is performing to those dance steps...That song is a big part of my childhood. I am in love and obsessed with this song...So, when my children wanted to give me a present...I don't know who suggested it to them but they actually rehearsed on the steps of 'Dafli Wale' and they made me sit down and I had tears coming down my eyes because my two children who had made such an effort that they had a dance teacher who taught them this and they performed to 'Dafli Wale'. Of course, they forgot the steps and beats were off but the love was intact."

Karan Johar’s Women's Day selfie with daughter Roohi!

As we all know that International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8, 2021, and Bollywood celebrities too shower love on the beautiful ladies in their lives on this day. Talking of this, filmmaker Karan Johar picked the cute way to send love to his daughter Roohi. On Women's Day, Karan gave all fans a glimpse of how he and his little girl were celebrating the occasion together at home.

On his Instagram story, Karan dropped a photograph with Roohi. In the photo, we could see Karan holding onto his little girl as he smothered her with his love. He could be seen planting a sweet kiss on daughter Roohi's cheek as she beamed with joy. The devoted father did not leave any stone unturned in showing his love to his little girl on Women's Day. With the selfie, Karan wrote, "My little woman #happy women's day." Earlier, Karan also had shared a message as a wish on Women's Day. His message on his story read, "There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise. Happy Women's Day."

Preity Zinta’s magical experience to meet with KJo’s twins Yash and Roohi!

Filmmaker Karan Johar lately pronounced the birth of his twins - Yash and Roohi via surrogacy. The filmmaker is obviously delighted with the new arrivals in his life and so are his friends from the industry.

Last week, Karan Johar took his little munchkins home and since then a lot of celebs have been visiting his house to catch a glimpse of the babies. After Gauri Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Aamir Khan, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra, actress Preity Zinta took time out and visited Karan's house last night.

KJo hosted a little party and Preity attended the same and also got to meet both Yash and Roohi. Zinta expressed her experience of meeting the twins on her Twitter with a very cute tweet.

She tweeted, "It was an overwhelming & magical experience to see @karanjohar & #Yash & #Roohi together absolutely in love with those two cuties Ting."

Karan had shared the good news of him turning a father in March. Since the babies were born premature, they were kept in the hospital for a few days before the newest father in tinsel town took them home. Karan had expressed his joy on Twitter with a post that read, "I feel enormously blessed to be a parent to these pieces of my heart. I would be eternally grateful to her for fulfilling my lifelong dream. She will always remain in my prayers."

Karan Johar arrives at home carrying baby Roohi in his arms!

Filmmaker Karan Johar shocked everyone when he announced that he has finally become a father to twins Roohi and Yash. Today, the 44-year-old filmmaker's babies got discharged from the hospital and the pictures are going viral. Now, we got the pictures of Karan holding baby Roohi in his arms and is seen entering his home. 

Twins Roohi and Yash were born two months premature and they were in NICU. In a moving post, Karan opened up on the premature birth of his babies. He told, "I have previously shared the wonderfully exciting news of the birth of my children, Roohi and Yash. None of the many overwhelming emotions that I am currently feeling as I take my baby steps into parenthood would have been possible without the marvels of medicine and the progress it has made today."

"Even the most anticipated events can sometimes leave us shaken, confused. And events that occur without any warning can turn our worlds on their very heads. My children were born two months premature and worryingly underweight. Like any person in this situation and on the brink of fatherhood, my heart sank," added further Karan. 

He continued telling, "If your baby is born premature, don't lose faith, don't lose heart. I can only share my own experience and hope someone takes heart from it. I feel blessed to have had the care my children received while at the NICU and for all the prayers and support I had - but I urge anyone in the same situation to remember that your baby has the best chance of a long, happy life, too. Don't lose hope."

My heart sank after knowing that there were complications with my babies, says Karan Johar!

Everybody was in for a shocker when filmmaker Karan Johar disclosed that he is the father of twins Roohi and Yash Johar. The babies were born on February 7, 2017. Karan disclosed the news in a heartfelt letter on social media thanking his close ones for their care and love. 

Recently, the filmmaker has posted another statement talking about his kids' premature birth. He told. "Even the most anticipated events can sometimes leave us shaken, confused. And events that occur without any warning can turn our worlds on their very heads. My children were born two months premature and worryingly underweight. Like any person in this situation and on the brink of fatherhood, my heart sank. Knowing that there were complications with my babies’ birth owing to how soon it was, I was terrified."

"It was painful to see how tiny they were… Thankfully, I had a great support system. Roohi and Yash were in the hands of the most competent and patient doctors. Something that had its roots in an ordeal soon turned into an experience that I will never forget," he further added. 

He went on to state that he wanted to reach out to people like himself and told, "As someone with a voice, I want to reach out. Millions of preemies are born every year… but babies are resilient. With the right kind of care, they stand just as good a chance of survival as anyone else."

He further added, "Having a premature baby is something you don't expect to happen to you. The whole experience has ignited a passion in me to help premature babies get the best chance they can… to help those in anguish who want the best chance of survival for their early born babies. Premature babies, when provided with the right kind of care, have just as good of a shot of making it, as babies born on time. If your baby is a preemie, don’t be discouraged. Seek help."

“My mother and I remain eternally grateful from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and care that were given to Roohi and Yash Johar...”, tweeted Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 27, 2017.

I am more of a mother than father for my kids Roohi & Yash, says Karan Johar!

An overjoyed Karan Johar on March 5 made the most important pronouncement of his life to the world- the filmmaker turned a father to two beautiful kids- Yash and Roohi via surrogacy. As wishes started pouring, Karan also revealed that his two kids are named after his parents, Yash after his late father Yash Johar and Roohi is an anagram of Hiroo, his mother.

Lately, Karan spoke about his new stint as a parent at the India Today Conclave 2017 which is being held in Mumbai.

He was asked who would be his choice as the mother to his children, to which the ace filmmaker said," I am the mother of my children. I am more of a mother than I am a father."

Karan even shared the emotional moment which he went through when he saw his kids for the first time. He even mentioned that his kids were born premature - they were supposed to be born in the month of April but they were delivered in February.

"I didn't even realize that tears were rolling down my face because I just could not believe that there were two pieces of me staring at me, vulnerable, innocent and all piped and tubed up," said the new dad in the town.

Karan- known for his candour even said that he wouldn't impose his wish on his children and will be supportive of what they want to do just like his parents supported his decision to be a filmmaker.

"My need to have children comes from my sense of nurturing. I wanted to channelise the love within me," added Karan.