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Varun Dhawan Shows Wife Natasha and Daughter Lara His Wax Statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore

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Family Vacation and the Wax Statue Visit

Varun Dhawan recently took his wife, fashion designer Natasha Dalal, and their daughter Lara on a family vacation to Singapore. As part of the trip, the actor visited Madame Tussauds Singapore, where he showed his daughter his wax statue. He shared a series of photographs from the outing on Instagram on September 1.

In the pictures, Varun is seen posing beside his wax figure, which was dressed in a denim jacket and showcased his abs, while Natasha held Lara in her arms. The actor kept his daughter's face hidden in the photos, using heart emojis to conceal her identity, a practice the couple has followed since welcoming Lara in June 2024.

The statue itself recreates Varun's hook step from the song "Palat Tera Hero Idhar Hai" in his film "Main Tera Hero." Varun also shared a picture with filmmaker Karan Johar's wax statue, reflecting his close bond with the director who launched him in Bollywood with "Student of the Year" in 2012.

Captioning the post, Varun wrote, "Core memory unlocked. Showed my wife and daughter my statue. Thank u Madame Tussauds Singapore 🇸🇬 for the hospitality." The post also included glimpses of the family's beach day with Lara, a visit to Universal Studios, and some of the food they enjoyed during the trip. The actor made sure to maintain his fitness routine while on vacation, sharing a glimpse of his workout session.

The final photograph in the carousel showed Lara's tiny hand wrapped around Varun's finger, offering a candid moment of the father-daughter bond. Designer Masaba Gupta reacted to the post with a comment, "But Lara needs her own statue cos she's our Queen."

Background on the Dhawan Family

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal married on January 24, 2021, in an intimate ceremony at The Mansion House resort in Alibaug, near Mumbai, in the presence of close family and friends. The couple, who have known each other since their school days, welcomed their first child, Lara, on June 3, 2024.

In March, Varun revealed during an appearance on "Be A Man, Yaar" that Lara had been diagnosed with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), a condition affecting hip joint development. He shared that early identification of the condition had supported her recovery. The couple has largely kept their daughter away from the public eye, consistently concealing her face in social media pictures.

Professional Updates

Varun Dhawan was most recently seen in "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai," directed by his father David Dhawan, which also starred Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. According to The Times of India, the film marked David Dhawan's final directorial project after he announced his retirement.

Varun is next expected to feature in the sequel to "Bhediya," though production has yet to begin. The Times of India also reported that the actor is reportedly set to headline a horror film backed by Aditya Chopra's production house, to be directed by Abhay Pannu with an expected 2027 release. The film has not been officially confirmed.

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Free Press Journal

Framing: Highlights the personal, whimsical moment of Varun Dhawan showing his young daughter his wax statue — lighthearted, admiring, and reverent

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Varun Dhawan travelled to Singapore for a family vacation with his wife Natasha Dalal and daughter Lara
On September 1, Varun shared pictures from their family getaway including a visit to his wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore
Varun posed beside his wax figure, which was dressed in a denim jacket and showcasing his abs
Varun, Natasha and Lara were seen posing together with the statue, with Varun keeping his daughter’s face hidden in the pictures
Varun wrote on Instagram, ‘Core memory unlocked. Showed my wife and daughter my statue. Thank u Madame Tussauds Singapore for the hospitality’
The statue recreates Varun’s iconic hook step from Palat Tera Hero Idhar Hai from the film Main Tera Hero
Varun shared a picture with filmmaker Karan Johar’s wax statue; Varun shares a close bond with Karan, who launched him with Student of the Year in 2012
The family vacation included a beach day with Lara, a visit to Universal Studios, and some food they enjoyed
Varun made sure not to skip his workout while on vacation
Varun and Natasha welcomed their daughter Lara in June 2024 and have largely kept her away from the public eye, often concealing her face in pictures on social media
Varun was last seen in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in the lead

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Lokmat Times

Framing: Emphasizes the celebrity family outing and the actor's personal reaction, describing the moment as a ‘core memory’. — celebratory and sentimental

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:15 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Varun Dhawan shared a special family moment as he took his wife Natasha Dalal and their daughter Lara to see his wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore.
The ‘Student of the Year’ actor captured the memorable outing in a picture and described the experience as a “core memory.”
Taking to Instagram, Varun shared a couple of photos of himself posing alongside Natasha and Lara in front of his wax figure.
Sharing the pictures, he wrote, “Core memory unlocked. Showed my wife and daughter my statue. Thank u Madame Tussaud’s Singapore, for the hospitality.”
In the photos, Varun and Natasha can be seen posing alongside the actor’s wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore, with Natasha holding their daughter Lara in her arms.
Varun has chosen to keep his daughter’s face hidden in the pictures.
One of the images also shows the actor carrying Lara as they pose by the beach, while the photo carousel offers glimpses of the family’s Singapore getaway, including moments from their visit to Jurassic Park.
The last picture captures the doting dad sweetly holding his daughter Lara’s tiny finger.
Reacting to the post, designer Masaba Gupta commented, “But Lara needs her own statue cos she’s our Queen.”
Varun Dhawan tied the knot with fashion designer Natasha Dalal on January 24, 2021, in an intimate ceremony at The Mansion House resort in Alibaug, near Mumbai, in the presence of close family membersand friends.
Varun and Natasha are childhood sweetheartsand have known each other since their school days.
The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lara, on June 3, 2024.
In March, Varun Dhawan revealed that his daughter, Lara, was diagnosed with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), a condition that affects the development of the hip joint.
During his appearance on “Be A Man, Yaar,” the ‘Dishoom’ actor shared that identifying the condition at an early stage has helped support Lara’s recovery.
Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the textand has not been reviewed by an editor

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Times Now

Framing: Highlights Varun Dhawan's visit to Madame Tussauds to show his wax statue to his daughter Lara. — Celebratory and affectionate

as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Varun Dhawan visited Madame Tussauds in Singapore with his wife Natasha Dalal and daughter Lara.
He showed his wax statue to his daughter, who was surprised.
Varun shared pictures from his family trip to Singapore and Bali.
His caption read: 'Core memory unlocked. Showed my wife and daughter my statue. Thank u Madame Tussaud’s Singapore 🇸🇬 for the hospitality.'
He put emojis on Lara’s face to avoid misuse of her picture.
Varun wore a black woollen suit with white stripes.
He took a stroll on the beach with his daughter and visited theme parks.
He showed an injury mark on his arm in a shirtless picture.
He shared a video of himself taking a bike ride on the streets of Bali.
He worked out and played pickleball during the trip.
In the last photo, Lara is seen holding Varun’s finger.
His post is going viral on social media.
His last film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, failed at the box office.
The film also stars Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Maniesh Paul, Mouni Roy, Chunky Pandey, Rakesh Bedi and Jimmy Shergill.
Varun will next be seen in Bhediya 2, expected to go on floors next year.
Varun is part of No Entry 2, but production has not started.

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The Times of India

Framing: Highlights Varun Dhawan's rare family moments with his wax statue, wife, and daughter from Singapore vacation, emphasizing the 'core memory' aspect

as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Varun Dhawan shared a series of photographs from their Singapore vacation on Instagram
The first photograph features Varun posing alongside his wax figure at Madame Tussauds Singapore
Natasha and Lara can be seen standing beside him
Varun shared a picture of himself carrying Lara while enjoying a scenic sea view
Another photograph showed the family exploring Jurassic Park
Varun appeared to make time for fitness during the trip, sharing a glimpse of his workout session
The final photograph showed Lara’s tiny hand wrapped around Varun’s finger
Varun described the family experience as a special milestone and thanked Madame Tussauds Singapore for its hospitality
Quoted: ‘Core memory unlocked. Showed my wife and daughter my statue. Thank u Madame Tussaud’s Singapore 🇸🇬, for the hospitality’
Varun Dhawan was most recently seen in ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, directed by his father David Dhawan
The film also starred Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde and marked David Dhawan’s final directorial project after he announced his retirement
Varun is next expected to feature in the sequel to ‘Bhediya’, although production is yet to begin
The actor is reportedly set to headline a horror film backed by Aditya Chopra’s production house
The project will be directed by Abhay Pannu and is expected to release in cinemas in 2027

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimVarun Dhawan took his wife Natasha Dalal and daughter Lara to see his wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
ClaimVarun's statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore recreates his iconic hook step from 'Palat Tera Hero Idhar Hai' from the film 'Main Tera Hero' and was dressed in a denim jacket.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Free Press Journal as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe family vacation also included a beach day with Lara and a visit to Universal Studios.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Free Press Journal as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimVarun Dhawan is reportedly signed on for a horror film backed by Aditya Chopra.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Free Press Journal as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

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4 distinct · 4 mastheads · 4 articles consulted: Free Press Journal, Lokmat Times, Times Now, The Times of India 4 claims extracted Version 3 Written 2026-09-01