He made a sensational debut with KJo's larger than life college saga - Student of the Year. But, in less than six years, this talented actor has shown that he is not just here to portray regular 'chocolate boy' roles. Be it opting for an unusual love story in the form of October, acing the dual avatars of Raja and Prem in Judwaa 2, doing a revenge drama like Badlapur; actor Varun Dhawan has shut down all the naysayers and proved his mettle as a talented actor with every film. With a 100% successful ratio at the BO and his fan base rising to the next level by the minute, Dhawan has become Bollywood's favourite young superstar. From playing a rich student - Rohan, to essaying a coming of age character like Dan, this energetic star has come a long way. As the versatile actor turns 31 today, we take a look at 5 reasons why everybody loves Varun!

Choice of films - Time and again, Varun has proved that he takes his job as an actor very seriously. His choice of films in a short span of six years speaks volumes about this. Instead of playing it safe and sticking to the same kind of roles, Varun took to experimenting and we must say, he did a fine job. Be it the fun loving Seenu or 'DDLJ ke scene pe rone wala' Humpty, we love the way Varun surprises us with his characters. His recent critically acclaimed film - October, where he won hearts and accolades alike for his splendid performance as Dan is proof. And with films like Kalank, Rannbhoomi among others in his kitty, we are excited to see him win more hearts already.

Being Humble - Admit it! Varun Dhawan has a huge fan following. His fan base isn't just stuck to a particular age group.  From kids, youngsters to even nana-nanis; everybody loves VD. Teenage girls can't stop gushing over his charm. And well, we have seen it with our eyes on multiple occasions. But instead of throwing air and maintaining distance, Varun obliges all his fans with autographs, selfies, photographs and listens to all their stories quite patiently. He loves interacting with his fans, be it during city tours for film promotions or through the #AskVarun Q&A sessions on Twitter.

Dancer Extraordinaire - We have a soft corner for people who can dance well and Varun Dhawan is hands down one of the best dancers in Bollywood today. His energy, impeccable footwork and flexible moves are a delight to watch. One look at him dancing in ABCD 2 or shaking a leg on 'Chalti hai kya 9 se 12' and you will know what we are talking about!

Sartorial Choices - For someone who is a regular at film and fashion events, we are a fan of Varun's personal style statement. Relaxed and easy going; we love the way Varun keeps it casual and yet, makes several heads turn with his sartorial choices. You will always see Varun flaunt funky pair of kicks with denims and a smart jacket (and his signature smile). But, we are also a fan of his formal red carpet looks, where he always manages to get a thumbs up in stylish tuxedos. We also loved the way he rocked the runway during the LFW W/F 2014 finale for Manish Malhotra!

Family Boy - "My family means everything to me," a statement by Varun, given in one of our previous interviews, that truly touched our (and the readers) heart. Varun is a Daddy's boy and the perfect family man. On days when he isn't working round the clock or hanging out with friends, Varun loves spending time with his family over film conversations or better, watching multiple international films, back - to - back.  Although he recently shifted to his swanky new bachelor pad, the actor loves hanging out with his family, whenever he is on a break. He enjoys working with his father, and the duo recently created magic with Judwaa 2.

Happy Birthday to a charming actor with abundant energy, and powerhouse of talent!
We love you, VD.

Love,

The Dancebee

3. Oh-so-humble!

People who have interacted with Shahid will tell you how humble the actor is! He prefers being modest and allows his work to do all the talking.

11. Experiment, always!

Shahid has never shied away from experimenting with his films or characters. If he is Haider Meer, he gets ready to turn into Jamadar Nawab Malik and then, Maharawal Ratan Singh; one film after another. The actor believes that there is no fun in doing anything that has already been done.

14. Not the one to walk on tested waters

Shahid likes being in an ambiguous space, where he can figure out how he can fit into a role and give his best. He is one of the very few actors who finds ambiguity (while making a film) very exciting. Well, no wonder he always manages to impress us with his new avatars.

15. That Beard!

Well, we are not big fans of the big beard look. But one look at Shahid in a beard and we had to change our opinion. No one makes a beard look that good!

16. Same look? Nah!

Experiments are not just restricted to roles. We have seen Shahid change multiple looks in the past couple of years. From the clean shaven chocolate boy to going bald, sporting a crew cut and even a man bun, the actor has done it all. Tough to choose a favourite, though.

17. Keeping it Casual

The actor loves to keep it simple and casual. He is one of the few actors who can make sports luxe look great even on the red carpet. The easy going, casual vibe of his outfits have now become a signature style. While off duty, he loves his gym tracks and ganjis.

18. Haider

Doing a film like Haider, stepping into the shoes of Haider Meer, giving the film your all and believing Vishal Bharadwaj's vision. If there is anyone who could do this and come out with flying colours, it was Shahid Kapoor! We can never stop praising his work in this film.

19. Never say Never
There have been instances where the actor got hurt or has shot under extreme conditions, just to ensure that he leaves no stone unturned to make his shot / dance track look good. For instance, the actor ended up with multiple bruises while rehearsing for Gandi Baat, but he didn't allow any hurdle to stop him working dancing like a dream.

20. Mass bhi, Class bhi
Very few actors can get that transition right, but Shahid does it with ease. If he can win hearts as the charming Aditya Kashyap or be the loveable Prem, he can also do the Gandi Baat in R... Rajkumar and make you go Dhating Naach as the fake cop Vishwas Rao in Phata Poster Nikhla Hero.

21. Friends forever
The actor is known to be a private person and loves hanging around with his pals. Apart from a few of his school and college friends, he is also known to be good friends with designer Kunal Rawal and producer Madhu Mantena. It was cute to see him perform at Mantena's sangeet and being a constant support during the wedding festivities a few years back.

23. Oh! He can Cook
The actor has confessed that he loves simple, home cooked meals. He loves his share of ghar ka khana, especially Rajma Chawal. But what's interesting is the fact that Shahid can cook and loves making parathas - be it aloo or cheese. Also, he isn't too fussy about his food. He is as comfortable eating at a roadside stall as he is in a fancy restaurant.

24. Biker Boy
Shahid is known to have a fleet of luxury cars, including a customised Jaguar. But, he also loves his Harley Davidson Fat Boy. The actor is a fan of long drives and likes to zoom around on his bike or car during free time.

25. Stylish foot Forward

While Shahid continues to confess that he is still trying to figure out his personal style, his sartorial choices have always made heads turn. The actor loves his tuxedos and is often seen making a dapper appearance at award shows and events. In fact, he has been awarded with several Style Icon awards as well. Our favourite look on him? The sleek black tuxedo.

27. Being Real!

Love drive and rajma chawal loving, music and cinema enthusiast. Someone who can never stop gushing over Scarlett Johansson's smile. The kind of guy who loves exploring new sounds, artists on Sound Cloud and swears by the beaches of Goa. He is so much like us!!