Varun Dhawan, the celebrated Bollywood actor, recently embraced fatherhood with his wife Natasha Dalal. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on June 3. On the occasion of Father’s Day, Varun shared the first glimpse of his daughter, marking a special moment for his fans and followers.
Taking to Instagram, Varun posted a heartwarming photo of his daughter holding onto his finger. The image, though not revealing their faces, captured the tender bond between the new father and his baby girl. In the caption, Varun expressed his joy and gratitude, writing, “Happy Father’s Day. My father taught me that the best way to celebrate this day is by going out there and working for your family so I’ll be doing just that. Couldn’t be happier to be a girl dad.”
The post quickly garnered attention from Varun’s colleagues and friends in the industry. Parineeti Chopra commented, “Girl daddd. VD, badaa ho gaya re tu!” while Janhvi Kapoor and Zoya Akhtar shared red heart emojis, showing their love and support for the new dad.
Varun’s announcement of his daughter’s birth was equally touching. A few days prior, he shared a video on Instagram featuring an animation of his dog, Joey, with a message that read, “Welcome lil’ sis.” The video concluded with a heartfelt note from Varun and Natasha, requesting privacy during this special time and thanking everyone for their support and understanding.
The actor’s fans and industry colleagues showered the post with love and congratulatory messages. Celebrities like Shraddha Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Mouni Roy, Rakul Preet Singh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Rohit Saraf, Malaika Arora, Pooja Hegde, Vaani Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Kiara Advani were among those who sent their best wishes.
Varun and Natasha, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2021, had announced their pregnancy in February. The announcement featured a beautiful image of Varun kissing Natasha’s baby bump, accompanied by the caption, “We are pregnant. Need all your blessings and love #myfamilymystrength.”
As Varun steps into this new chapter of his personal life, he is also gearing up for exciting projects in his professional career. He is set to make his OTT debut with the Indian adaptation of the series Citadel, titled Citadel: Honey Bunny, alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Sikander Kher. The original series, headlined by Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, was created by the Russo Brothers.
In addition to Citadel, Varun has several other projects lined up. He will star in Baby John, the official remake of Thalapathy Vijay’s film Theri, directed by A Kaleeswaran and presented by Atlee in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios. Varun will also be seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, the third installment of the Dulhania series, directed by Shashank Khaitan and co-starring Janhvi Kapoor.
Varun’s recent cameo in Aditya Sarpotdar’s film Munjya, where he reprised his character Bhaskar from Bhediya, was well-received by fans. The actor’s upcoming projects and his new role as a father have created a buzz among his followers, who eagerly await his next moves both on and off the screen.
As Varun Dhawan embarks on this beautiful journey of fatherhood, his fans and the film fraternity continue to shower him with love and blessings. The actor’s heartfelt posts and the overwhelming response from his colleagues reflect the joy and excitement surrounding this new phase in his life.
