PERSONAL INFORMATION
Profession(s): Comedian, Screenwriter, Lyricist
Famous For: Writing the dialogues for the movie Gangs of Wasseypur
Date of Birth: 26 January 1980 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2025): 45 Years
Birthplace: Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India
Religion: Hinduism
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian
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EDUCATION
School: Not Known
College: Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Educational Qualification: Completed his Civil Engineering in 2003
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height (approx.): in centimeters – 173 cm in meters – 1.73 m in feet inches – 5’ 8”
Weight (approx.): in kilograms – 70 kg in pounds – 154 lbs
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Black
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Wife/Spouse: Name Not Known
Children: None
Parents: Names Not Known Note: His father was an Army Engineer and his mother was a school teacher.
Favourite Song(s): Written by him – Kaala Rey and Mann kasturi Written by others – Baawra Mann, Wo Hum Na The Wo Tum Na The, Ye Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Awards, Honours, Achievements: • Stardust Award For Best Screenplay in 2015 for ‘Massan’ • Stardust Award for Standout Performance by a Lyricist in 2015 for ‘Tu kisi Rail Si’ • National Film Award for Best Lyrics in 2016 for Moh Moh Ke Dhaage • Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist in 2016 for ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ • IIFA Award for Best Lyricist in 2016 for ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ • Guild Award for Best Lyrics in 2016 for ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ • Mirchi Music Awards for Critics’ Choice Lyricist of the Year in 2016 for ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ • GiMA Award for Best Lyricist in 2016 for ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ • Screen Award for Best Lyricist in 2016 for ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’
MONEY FACTOR
Salary (approx.): ₹6 Lakh
OTHER INFORMATION
Sun sign: Aquarius
Hobbies: Writing, Reading, Dancing, Watching Movies
Favourite Food(s): Missi Roti, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhni
Favourite Actor(s): Shah Rukh Khan , Salman Khan
Favourite Actress: Priyanka Chopra
Favourite Film(s): Black Friday, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Favourite TV Series: Life’s Too Short, Fargo, True Detective, Veep and Black Mirror
Favourite Novel(s): Gunahaon ka Devta by Dharamvir Bharati, Kyāpa by Manohar Shyam Joshi, The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Favourite Author(s): Manohar Shyam Joshi, Uday Prakash, Shrilal Shukla, Vinod Kumar Shukla
Favourite Book: Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie
Favourite Play: Aisa Kahte Hain by Manav Kaul
Favourite Musician: S. D. Burman
Favourite Comedian(s): Aditi Mittal and Karunesh Talwar
Favourite Place(s): Kerala, Uttarakhand, Spain
Favourite Place to Get a Drink in Mumbai: Family Restaurant Aani Bar
Favourite Places to Get a Meal: • Crystal dhaba at Girgaum Chowpatty • The Calcutta Club in Oshiwara • Idli House in Matunga
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Varun Grover’s passion for writing ignited during his school years, a time when he would craft heartfelt poetry for his friends to navigate the complexities of their love lives. This early foray into the world of words blossomed further during his college tenure, where he delved into scriptwriting for college theatre productions and national youth festivals. The accolades and appreciation he received for his work during this formative period served as a significant boost to his confidence, solidifying his determination to pursue a career in writing.
Despite his early enthusiasm for the written word, Varun initially embarked on a more conventional career path as a software consultant with Kanbay, a multinational corporation in Pune. For nearly a year, he honed his professional skills in this corporate environment. However, the allure of storytelling and comedy proved too strong to resist, prompting him to make the pivotal decision to relocate to Mumbai in 2004, a city known for its vibrant entertainment industry and creative possibilities.
In 2005, Varun’s big break arrived when he was offered the opportunity to script for the television series “The Great Indian Comedy Show.” Collaborating with a team of five other writers, he was able to explore his comedic talent in depth, laying the groundwork for what would become a thriving career in comedy. The experience not only enhanced his writing skills but also instilled in him the confidence to embrace a new role as a stand-up comedian, allowing him to take his talents from the page to the stage.
As his career progressed, Varun Grover became a prominent figure in the film industry, contributing lyrics to a variety of critically acclaimed movies, including “Gangs of Wasseypur,” “Udta Punjab,” “Zubaan,” “Dum Laga Ke Haisha,” “Newton,” “Fan,” “Raman Raghav 2.0,” and “Bombay Velvet.” His versatility as a writer extended beyond the silver screen; he also made significant contributions to popular television shows such as “10 Ka Dum,” “Jay Hind!,” “Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?,” and “Oye! It’s Friday!” This blend of experiences solidified his status as a multifaceted writer, known for his presence in both comedy and serious storytelling.
Today, Varun Grover stands alongside the top 30 Indian stand-up comedians who also excel in screenplay and lyrics writing within the Hindi film industry. His commitment to his craft has not only earned him accolades but has also positioned him as one of the highest-paid lyricists in the Indian film landscape, showcasing his remarkable evolution from a schoolboy poet to a celebrated figure in the world of comedy and music.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.