Varun Sharma was born on February 4, 1990, in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He completed his education at The Lawrence School in Sanawar, later transferring to Apeejay School in Jalandhar to complete Class 11 and 12. He obtained a bachelor's degree in Media, Entertainment, and Film Technology from ITFT Chandigarh.

Varun Sharma made his debut in Bollywood in 2013 with the comedy-drama "Fukrey," directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. His portrayal of the character "Choocha" in the film series "Fukrey" brought him fame and recognition. He is known for his comic as well as supporting roles in various Hindi and Punjabi films.

Over the years, Varun has worked in numerous successful films. Some of his notable works include "Dilwale" (2015), "Raabta" (2017), "Fukrey Returns" (2017), "FryDay" (2018), "Arjun Patiala" (2019), "Khandaani Shafakhana" (2019), and "Chhichhore" (2019). His most recent works include "Roohi" (2021), "Cirkus" (2022), and "Fukrey 3" (2023).

Varun Sharma is known for his fashionable outfits and healthy lifestyle. He is a vegetarian and is very health-conscious. He is also known for his love for comedy and making people laugh. He has been seen as the host for Flipkart Video's comedy show, "Sab Se Funny Kaun".

Varun Sharma's performance in "Fukrey" earned him several awards and nominations. He won the Star Guild Awards for Most Promising Debut (Male) and Best Performance In A Comic Role. He also won the Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor In A Comic Role. His film "Chhichhore" won the Best Film Award (Hindi) at the 67th National Film Awards.