By Riddhika Das Last Updated:
Varun Dhawan is grabbing the limelight yet again, but this time, it’s for a completely different reason. Bollywood’s favourite 'chocolate boy' just made his debut in the popular job search and professional networking platform, LinkedIn. Well, of all the things we expected to see this year, nothing could’ve prepared us for this! It’s safe to say, Varun’s sudden appearance on LinkedIn has created a lot of intrigue among fans and professionals alike.
Varun Dhawan has delivered hits from the start of his career, with films like Student of the Year, October, Bhediya, and Badlapur. Now, he is looking forward to making an impact in the real world, beyond the glamour and glitz of Bollywood. On November 21, 2024, Varun made his official debut on LinkedIn, introducing him as not just an actor but also an investor and an assistant director. Bet you didn’t know that he started his career behind the camera with My Name Is Khan!
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After joining LinkedIn, Varun wrote his first post expressing his excitement about getting to connect with professionals not only from entertainment but from various industries and fields of work. He wrote:
“What excites me most about being here is the opportunity to connect with professionals from all industries – not just entertainment. The lessons I’ve learned on set, from directors, producers, and co-actors, have shaped how I approach challenges, collaborate, and constantly push myself to do better.”
Varun further expressed his optimism in establishing a productive network on LinkedIn by sharing insights and occasional glimpses behind the silver screen. His post said:
I’m looking forward to sharing insights, discussing creativity, leadership, and yes – even some behind-the-scenes glimpses of the world of film. If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that there’s always something new to learn, no matter where you are in your career.
Varun Dhawan made sure to capture everyone’s attention with a brief yet impressive bio. He introduced himself as a passionate actor who has gathered over a decade of experience in cinema. He also highlighted a key achievement of his acting career when he headlined for mega-hit films crossing Rs. 300 crores. Varun’s bio can be read as:
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"I’m Varun Dhawan, a passionate actor with over a decade of experience in delivering cinematic excellence. From headlining 300-crore mega hits to exploring niche, content-driven films, my journey has been about balancing creativity with audience impact."
Varun Dhawan has extended his potential beyond the film industry over the years. The Bhediya fame has proved himself to be nothing short of a multi-hyphenate with his smart investments in startup businesses like Curefoods and Fast&Up. He has even dabbled in luxury real estate in Mumbai and Dubai.
By joining LinkedIn, Varun Dhawan again fuelled the trend of B-town celebs joining a professional network to interact with people from diverse fields of work. Let us tell you that many actors, including Kriti Sanon, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra and Sonu Sood have previously joined LinkedIn as they evolved in their respective entrepreneurial ventures.
Varun Dhawan recently starred in the web series, Citadel: Honey Bunny with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. He is still gearing up for some major releases. His upcoming film, Baby John, a remake of the Tamil hit Theri, is set to release on Christmas 2024. Its first song, Nain Matakka will drop on November 25, 2024.
It’s now just a matter of waiting to see what Varun does next in his LinkedIn journey!
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