The 35-year-old actor Varun Dhawan became a known face to many in a very short span. As the actor turns a year older today, let's take a look at his childhood love story with Natasha Dalal, with whom he is said to tie the knot very soon. Considered one of the country's highest-paid celebrities, Varun Dhawan has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2014. All pictures/Varun Dhawan's Instagram account, Yogen Shah

The actor always wanted to pursue and make it big in the world of showbiz and being born to the film director David Dhawan, it didn't make his struggle even a bit lesser! Well, many aren't aware that Varun Dhawan has studied business management from the Nottingham Trent University. As soon as he returned to the bay, he worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the 2010 drama My Name Is Khan. Ever since then, it was no turning back for him.

After making his acting debut in 2012's teen drama Student of the Year, he rose to prominence with starring roles in the romantic comedies Main Tera Hero (2014), Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017); the action comedies Dilwale (2015), Dishoom (2016), and Judwaa 2 (2017); the dance film ABCD 2 (2015); and the drama Sui Dhaaga (2018). He also received praise for playing an avenger in the crime thriller Badlapur (2015) and an aimless man coping with loss in the drama October (2018). The actor is known for giving back to back box office hits.

Before we share some tidbits about the duo's wedding, let's take a look at his family. Dhawan was born on 24 April 1987 to David Dhawan, a film director, and Karuna Dhawan. His elder brother, Rohit, who is also a film director, shares a close bond with the actor. His uncle, Anil is also a popular film/television actor.

The rumour mills about Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal's wedding started doing the rounds when the duo was spotted holidaying together in the Swiss Alps. The couple was accompanied by the entire family. In fact, Natasha, Varun and the family were later on joined by none other than Jacqueline Fernandez, Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan.

Speaking about the entire group, they not only enjoyed the snow in Switzerland but also partied hard in foreign land. Their group picture took rounds on the internet for a very long time.

Now, let's talk about the much-in-love couple and their adorable love story. Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal have been dating for quite some time now, but not many know the details about their relationship. Why, do you ask? Its because the couple managed to keep their relationship under the wraps for the longest time. Varun and Natasha, despite being popular in their own professional lives, prefered to maintain a low-key relationship. This is one of the many reasons that makes Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal one of the cutest couples of Bollywood.

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal share an extremely close bond and have known each other since their school days. While on the 'koffee kouch', when Varun was asked about Natasha, the Judwaa 2 actor said, "I'm with her because she has her own individuality, she has her own voice which is super strong with things she wants to do and things she wants to achieve in life. And, as her partner, that is something I want to support, you know. And, she has been so supportive where my career is concerned, always, from day one actually."

Don't they look cute together? Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal have always been snapped in their element when together. The duo is frequently spotted going to dinner dates, attending family functions together, and also chilling together with their pals. It shows that they share a nice life together besides their individual ones, which is what being in a relationship is all about, isn't it?

Not only this, but Varun Dhawan is also often seen being protective about Natasha Dalal. Well, that's what your loved ones do, right?

It's not just Koffee With Karan, the chat show, where Varun Dhawan has confessed his true feelings for his lady love. When Arbaaz Khan, on his chat show, asked Varun about the one thing that pinches him on social media, Varun spoke about how Natasha is sometimes at the receiving end of trolling, "Everyone knows I have a girlfriend and that I have been in love for a very long time with Natasha. So sometimes when people use that and make stuff up, then I don't appreciate that and I feel like that is my thing and I think people should respect (sic)."

It was quite a pleasant surprise to see Natasha Dalal and Varun Dhawan attended many parties and celebrity events together. The 35-year-old actor posted this picture on social media and captioned it, "My parents gave up on me and adopted another [sic]" This shows that Natasha shares a close bond with Varun's family as well.

Varun Dhawan also publicly admitted to getting married to his longtime girlfriend Natasha soon. On Koffee With Karan, season 6, Varun said that he's looking forward to tying the knot with Dalal. "We are a couple and I plan to marry her," said Varun. Giving some more insights into the wedding, the source further said, "Only their closest buddies from the film fraternity will be invited for the Goan shaadi (wedding) and the lovebirds plan to throw a lavish reception party back in Mumbai for everyone."

The duo tied the knot on January 24, 2021, in Alibaug, in front of their near and dear ones.

Happy birthday, Varun Dhawan!