Varun Badola
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Varun Badola is an India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

n actor, known largely for his roles on television.

His father is a known artist, Vishwa Mohan Badola. He has 2 sisters — Alka (elder) who is married and has appeared in KumKum
Kumkum
Kumkum , is a powder used for social and religious markings in Hinduism. It is either made from turmeric or saffron...

, and Kalindi (elder), who is a radio jockey.

He did his schooling from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya
Sardar Patel Vidyalaya
Sardar Patel Vidyalaya is a premier school in New Delhi, India, located in the heart of the city at Lodi Estate. It has 1500 students from the nursery level to the 12th grade with 200 teachers and supporting staff members....

 in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...

. Badola spent his childhood in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...

. After completing college, he started work to fulfil his ambition to become an actor.

After a period of struggle, he got a call from Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...

 for Koshish
Koshish (TV series)
Koshish - Ek Aashaa was an Indian soap opera that aired on Zee TV from 2000-2002. The series was produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms, and was directed by Anurag Basu. During the time it was aired, the series was a big hit among audiences...

 (his and Balaji's first superhit show on Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...

).
Today he is known as one of the finest and most consistent actors who has handled difficult roles with much ease and portrayed them beautifully. He is now a popular singer and dancer as well, having shown his talents in various reality shows on television.

He also worked with Tigmanshu Dhulia
Tigmanshu Dhulia
Tigmanshu Dhulia is an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter, and casting director. Dil Se, for which he wrote the screenplay, was the first Hindi movie to chart in the UK top ten.-Early life and education:...

 as Assistant Director and costume arranger in his early days. Even today, he writes script for his show - Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein
Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein
Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein is an Indian Hindi language situation comedy television show.-Overview:The show focuses on the lives of the residents of Colonelgunj, a mohalla located in Allahabad. The mohalla is very diverse, with residents of all faiths from all parts of India...

 and even directs it. He has also written dialogues for Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein
Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein
Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein is an Indian Hindi language situation comedy television show.-Overview:The show focuses on the lives of the residents of Colonelgunj, a mohalla located in Allahabad. The mohalla is very diverse, with residents of all faiths from all parts of India...

 and Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani
Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani
Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani was a Hindi language soap opera that aired on Zee TV channel for about 4 years. The story focuses on the concept of women's identity. The story is about Dr. Simran Mathur, a gynecologist who enters a complex situation when she marries a man 10 years younger...

.

He is also a huge cricket fan and has voluntarily played and won many charity cricket matches organised by the Indian Telly Academy.

TV Serials

Year Title Role Channel
1994 Banegi Apni Baat
Banegi Apni Baat
Banegi Apni Baat is a Hindi television drama series that aired on Zee TV in 1994. The series was produced by Tony and Deeya Singh...

 
Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...

2000-2002 Koshish
Koshish (TV series)
Koshish - Ek Aashaa was an Indian soap opera that aired on Zee TV from 2000-2002. The series was produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms, and was directed by Anurag Basu. During the time it was aired, the series was a big hit among audiences...

 
Neeraj Khanna Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...

2001–2003 Kutumb
Kutumb (TV series)
Kutumb was a popular daily Indian television drama telecast on Sony Entertainment Television. The show was aired on October 29, 2001 and went off air on February 7, 2003.- Plot :...

 
Rahul Sony TV
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by...

2001 Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (TV series)
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan is a Hindi language comedy series that aired on Zee TV channel. The series aired every Wednesday at 7:30pm IST. The concept of this comedy draws greatly from the city of Mumbai - the melting pot of rural simplicity and urban complexity.-Overview:The story revolves around a...

 
Balu Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...

2001–2005 Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand
Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand is a Hindi TV serial that aired formerly aired on STAR Plus. The show first launched on STAR Plus, but can currently be seen on STAR Utsav with repeats. It originally aired on STAR Plus from October 2001 to April 2005. This show is ranked No...

 
Dev Mallik STAR Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...

2002–2006 Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani
Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani
Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani was a Hindi language soap opera that aired on Zee TV channel for about 4 years. The story focuses on the concept of women's identity. The story is about Dr. Simran Mathur, a gynecologist who enters a complex situation when she marries a man 10 years younger...

 
Abhimanyu Saxena Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...

2003–2004 Awaaz - Dil Se Dil Tak  Rahul Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...

2005 Nach Baliye
Nach Baliye
Nach Baliye is a dance, reality-television series on the Indian STAR Plus channel. The contestants are couples who are television stars. The first and second season aired on Star One and then shifted to Star Plus. Its name in Punjabi is inspired by a song from the Bollywood film Bunty Aur Babli .-...

 
Himself: Season 1 Contestant & Season 2 Anchor for 1 episode STAR Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...

2005–2006 Rabba Ishq Na Hove
Rabba Ishq Na Hove
Rabba Ishq Na Hove was a Hindi television series that aired on Zee TV channel from October 10, 2005 to April 18, 2006, based on a triangular love story...

 
Kushan Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...

2005–2009 Ghar Ek Sapnaa
Ghar Ek Sapnaa
Ghar Ek Sapnaa is a Hindi television serial that airs on Sahara One channel worldwide. It is based on the story of a girl name Kakul, whose dreams are shattered when she comes to that her husband does not love her and she does not get accepted by her in-laws.Run daily in Romania under name of " In...

 
Gautam Sahara One
Sahara One
Sahara One is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is operated by Sahara India Pariwar, a company formed by Subrato Roy Sahara who is a managing worker and chairman of the Sahara India Pariwar....

2006 Heart Beat
Heart Beat
Heart Beat is a 1980 film written and directed by John Byrum, based on the autobiography by Carolyn Cassady. The film is about seminal figures in the Beat Generation...

 
Himself: Contestant STAR One
STAR One
STAR One is an Indian television channel that primarily broadcasts Hindi entertainment based in Mumbai. Launched on 1 November 2004 with its show, Remix, the channel gained in popularity with television shows such as Remix, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Nach Baliye, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,...

2006–2008 Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein
Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein
Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein is an Indian Hindi language situation comedy television show.-Overview:The show focuses on the lives of the residents of Colonelgunj, a mohalla located in Allahabad. The mohalla is very diverse, with residents of all faiths from all parts of India...

 
Sandeep Shukla STAR Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...

2007 Comedy Circus
Comedy Circus (season 1)
Comedy Circus is a show where Hindi television's soap stars perform stand-up comedy. Paired with the "finest" stand up talent from India and Pakistan these soap stars perform on stage along with their "stand up comedy partners" for 13 weeks in a grueling battle for supremacy to decide which "soap...

 
Himself: Season 1 Contestant Sony TV
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by...

2007 Jersey No.10  Abhay Singh Rana SAB TV
SAB TV
SAB TV is an Indian general entertainment television channel that is owned by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd and based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was launched on April 23, 2000 by Sri Adhikari Brothers as a general entertainment channel. In 2003, it was repositioned as a comedy-centric channel...

2007 Jjhoom India
Jjhoom India
Jjhoom India is a musical reality show that airs on Sahara One channel, starting from October 27, 2007. Jjhoom India is an Indian adaptation of Stars on Stage, a Swedish format from Zodiac Television.-Concept:...

 
Himself: Contestant Sahara One
Sahara One
Sahara One is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is operated by Sahara India Pariwar, a company formed by Subrato Roy Sahara who is a managing worker and chairman of the Sahara India Pariwar....

2008 Kaho Na Yaar Hai
Kaho Na Yaar Hai
Kaho Na Yaar Hai is a friend-based reality show that aired on STAR Plus channel, and was hosted by Karan Patel. It started on January 18, 2008. The show aired on October 18, 2008 in the UK.- Participant :- Game Tasks :...

 
Himself: Contestant STAR Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...

2008 Yeh Hai Jalwa  Himself: Participant 9X
9X
9X is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on November 12, 2007 in India...

2008 Ustaadon Ka Ustaad
Ustaadon Ka Ustaad
Ustaadon Ka Ustaad is a Hindi television reality show that is broadcasting on Sony TV starting April 7, 2008.- Format :This is 1 week long show that is packed with the best of singing, dancing, comedy and loads of entertainment seen on different channels put together in one unique show...

 
Himself: Participant Sony TV
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by...

2008 Ajeeb
Ajeeb (TV series)
Ajeeb - The Other Side is an Indian television series set in a hospital where something strange is always going on.-Production:With 17 episodes to date, Ajeeb stars include Tanaaz and Bakhtiyar Irani, Sakshi Tanwar, Shweta Tiwari, Varun Badola, Shruti Seth.Story & ScreenplayRajiv Pandey & Insia...

 
Aditya Thapar 9X
9X
9X is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on November 12, 2007 in India...

2009–Present Sonu Sweety  Sonu Sab TV
SAB TV
SAB TV is an Indian general entertainment television channel that is owned by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd and based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was launched on April 23, 2000 by Sri Adhikari Brothers as a general entertainment channel. In 2003, it was repositioned as a comedy-centric channel...

2009 Ladies Special
Ladies Special
Ladies Special is a daily show that airs on Sony Entertainment Television . It premiered on May 25, 2009 along with a host of other new TV shows, as part of a major revamp by Sony TV...

 
Vinny Sony TV
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by...

2009 Khaufnaak  Anand Sony TV
Sony Entertainment Television (India)
This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by...

2009 Rajdhani  STAR Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...

2009 Sohni Mahiwal  Mahiwal DD National
DD National
DD National or DD1 is Doordarshan's flagship channel and the most widely available terrestrial television channel in India.-The Early Years:...

2010 Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya
Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya
-Description:Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya is a daily soap that is aired on STAR Plus at 10:30 PM, Mon-Fri. The show premiered on December 7, 2009. It is the narrative of Pratigya, a middle-class girl who fights against the stigma and prejudice against women, prevailing in the Indian society...

 
love guru STAR Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...

2010 Maan Rahe Tera Pitaah
Maan Rahe Tera Pitaah
Maan Rahe Tera Pitaah is an Indian television drama series which premiered on Sony Entertainment Television on June 1, 2010. The story is of a girl named Anmol who fights the society for the respect and honor of her father.-Cast:*Archana Taide ... Anmol...

 
Kaliprasad Kalka Sony Entertainment Television
Sony Entertainment Television
Sony Entertainment Television is a series of general entertainment television channels, owned by Sony Pictures Television. At least 9 International versions of this channel exist:*Sony Entertainment Television Asia...

2010 Gili Gili Gappa  Vishnunarayan Sab TV
SAB TV
SAB TV is an Indian general entertainment television channel that is owned by Multi Screen Media Pvt. Ltd and based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was launched on April 23, 2000 by Sri Adhikari Brothers as a general entertainment channel. In 2003, it was repositioned as a comedy-centric channel...



He has been an integral part of the Star Parivar Awards and has performed in them many times. He won the best actor award for Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani
Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani
Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani was a Hindi language soap opera that aired on Zee TV channel for about 4 years. The story focuses on the concept of women's identity. The story is about Dr. Simran Mathur, a gynecologist who enters a complex situation when she marries a man 10 years younger...

.

Filmography

Year Title Role
2003 Haasil
Haasil
Haasil is Filmfare award-winning 2003 film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. Irfan Khan won Filmfare award for Best actor in negative role for his portrayal of Ranvijay Singh in the movie.Movie is set and shot in and around Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.-Plot:...

 
Javed
2004 Charas
Charas
Charas is the name given to a hashish form of cannabis which is hand-made in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal and India. It is made from the resin of the cannabis plant...

 
Manthan
Manthan
Manthan was a 1976 Hindi film made by Shyam Benegal, based on a story written jointly by Verghese Kurien and director Shyam Benegal...

2005 Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh is a 2005 Hindi film starring Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta and Kay Kay Menon as the leading actors.It is a remake of the 1989 malayalam film Vadakkunokkiyantram...

Saleem


Varun has been writing scripts and songs. He also tries his hands with the camera.

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