Personal details
- Birth Date: 1964-01-07
- Birth Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Parents: V.M. Badola
- Professions: Actor, Writer, Director
Varun Badola, man, this guy’s been around the block when it comes to Indian television. Born into a family with a creative spark—his dad, Vishwamohan Badola, is a big name in the arts scene—Varun grew up surrounded by talent. He’s got two sisters, both older: Alka, who folks might recognize from KumKum, and Kalindi, ruling the radio waves as a jockey. His school days were spent at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi, but apparently, his childhood memories are all tied to Ahmedabad. Chasing the dream wasn’t some overnight thing for him. After college, he grinded it out, doing all sorts of odd jobs, biding his time till the right break came along. Finally, Balaji Telefilms called him up for Koshish, and boom, that show just took off on Zee TV. It wasn’t just a hit—it was his ticket to stardom, and honestly, he’s never looked back. People rave about how he nails tough roles without breaking a sweat, just slipping into any character like it’s second nature. But acting’s only the tip of the iceberg with Varun. The guy can sing, he can dance—totally stole the show on some reality competitions. Back in the day, he’d even hustle behind the scenes, working as an assistant director and sorting out costumes for Tigmanshu Dhulia. He doesn’t just act; he writes scripts and even directs, especially for Aek Chabhi Hai Padoss Mein, tossing in his own dialogues for that and for Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani. Oh, and if you’re into cricket, he’s your guy—always jumping into those charity matches and usually walking off with the trophy.
Rajeshwari Sachdev, yeah, she’s the one who played the wife in this flick. The story’s got that classic twist—husband and wife, small-town vibes, and then, bam, things start to unravel. There’s drama, a bit of that old-school family tension, secrets bubbling just under the surface. Rajeshwari nails her role, honestly. She brings this mix of strength and vulnerability, dealing with all the chaos her husband drags home. The supporting cast? They’re not just background noise—everyone’s got their own little drama brewing. As the film rolls on, you start questioning who’s really in the right, and who’s just putting on a show for the crowd. By the end, you might find yourself rooting for someone you didn’t expect. It's not your average cookie-cutter story, that’s for sure. The mix of emotions, sharp dialogue, and a couple of unexpected turns keeps things interesting.
January 7, 1964
Konidela Ram Charan
New Delhi, Delhi, India
V.M. Badola and Surekha
61 years old